Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Palmyra, IN is hiring a Medical Assistant for a primary care outpatient clinic. The MA provides direct patient care, supports clinicians, and helps manage patient flow, vaccinations, and basic procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, MA training program completion, and EMR experience (EPIC). On-site work with orientation and competency assessment is required; sign-on bonus is offered for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in outpatient setting including vital signs and history documentation.
• Course/experience with EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems and patient scheduling a plus.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient histories; document in EPIC.
• Assist providers and manage patient flow during visits.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations; coordinate tests.
• Perform EKGs, labs, injections or phlebotomy as competency allows.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR (EPIC)

Injections

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Medical AssistantApplylocations: Palmyra, IN: Salem, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26104088**Summary****Job Description:**Baptist Health Medical GroupMedical AssistantPrimary CarePalmyra, Indiana areaFirst Shift/Full Time**Eligible for $2000 SignOn Bonus*****Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria***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. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.**Qualifications:*** 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.RMA, CMA, MA, Medical Assistant, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant, MA, AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP, RN### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*