Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Salem (IN); 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, Indiana is seeking a Medical Assistant for a first shift, full-time role in primary care. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires who meet eligibility criteria.

The MA will support providers with direct patient care, vital signs, and EPIC EMR tasks in an outpatient clinic, with potential to perform EKGs and phlebotomy after training. Requirements include 1+ year of MA experience or graduation from an accredited MA program, BLS within 90 days,

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant MA training; or graduate from an accredited MA program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA orientation required; may enroll in MA Trainee Program if standards not met.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus; BLS within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications for Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient clinic; obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and manage patient flow.
• Manage electronic health records (EPIC), schedule appointments, process medication requests, handle prior authorizations, and coordinate tests and procedures.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after completion of clinical competency.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant training program

LPN or RN with licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Baptist Health Medical Group

Medical Assistant

Primary Care

Palmyra, Indiana area

First 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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.