Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus eligibility

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.

The MA will obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect history, and navigate EPIC while coordinating tests and procedures. Responsibilities include processing medication requests, prior authorizations, scheduling, and supporting providers with efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• All Medical Assistants undergo a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history information.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and manage scheduling/appointments.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance, patients, and physicians to support care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

EPIC EMR

Communication

Organization

Clinical procedures

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited MA training program

Tools

EMR System

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

BHMG Primary Care J’town

Full Time Medical Assistant

The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.

Duties include:

• 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.

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.