Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and coordinating patient flow.

The role includes managing EPIC/EMR, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests. Upon competency, responsibilities may expand to EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year experience as MA with direct patient care in a clinical setting (vital signs, history, procedures).
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience required.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA orientation; may be enrolled in MA Trainee Program if standards not met.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• Basic Life Support from AHA within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required within 90 days for Occupational Medicine MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and facilitate patient flow.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests/procedures; perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy as competency permits.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

EMR System

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant training program graduate

LPN or RN program with current licensure (preferred)

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation,

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.