Medical Assistant Float

Talentify; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Mental health support

PTO from day one

401K match

Tuition assistance

Certification programs

Internal and university partnership ed

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group Urgent Care is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support clinics in Shelbyville, Louisville and LaGrange. You will assist providers with direct patient care, take vital signs, document medical histories, and navigate the EPIC system.

The role requires either a High School Diploma or completion of an accredited MA program, with 1+ year of hands-on patient care experience. BHMG offers a strong benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or MA program graduate.
• 1+ year of hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and document history.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate with providers.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR navigation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Market

Full Time Medical Assistant

Some of the reasons why people love working at Baptist Health Medical Group:

• Your well-being matters to us - Medical, dental, vision, mental health support
• Time & Flexibility - Front-loaded full-time PTO hours on day 1, Hours include a schedule with 1 weekend rotation and more time for yourself and family
• We help you invest in your long-term success and financial Security - 401K match, Shift differential, certification and tuition assistance, internal & university partnership education programs to advance your career

The MA Float will support all of the BHMG Urgent Cares in Shelbyville, Louisville and LaGrange. Responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within the clinical practice.

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.

RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.