Medical Assistant

bhs; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Continuing education partnerships

Term/LTC insurance

40 hours PTO at hire

PTO sell back

Parental leave (maternity/paternity)

Bereavement leave

PTO donation program

Employee support fund

Job summary

Baptist Health's Urgent Care Highlander PT is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. You will handle patient intake, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and history intake while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

Ideal candidates have MA training or CMA/LPN/RN credentials, familiarity with EPIC EMR, and a commitment to patient flow, safety, and quality. Orientation and procedural competencies are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience required.
• Upon hire, clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.
• Basic computer skills and EMR experience preferred.
• BLS from AHA within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtaining vital signs and medication reconciliation.
• Collect patient history information.
• Navigate and document in EPIC EMR.
• Coordinate with pharmacies, insurance, patients and physicians.
• Maintain patient flow and support providers.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

EMR (EPIC)

Medication reconciliation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program graduate

CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AAMP)

LPN/RN with unrestricted licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

EMR navigation

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers.

Job Description

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

Position Details

BHMG Urgent Care Highlander Pt.
Full Time MA

Key Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation
• Patient medical history information
• Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 401k Plan with Match
• Certification/Education Reimbursement
• University partnerships for continuing education
• Term and LTC insurance
• 40 hours of PTO on day of hire
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG's, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.