Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, mental health support

401K match

Flexible PTO

Shift differential

Certification and tuition assistance

Job summary

Baptist Health in La Grange, Kentucky is looking for a Full Time Medical Assistant to support BHMG Urgent Cares. The role involves patient care tasks like checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, and documenting medical histories. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, or a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program. Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support are required within 90 days of hire, along with potential further assessment for successful onboarding.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office or clinic.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient medical history and medications.
• Navigate electronic health record system (EPIC).
• Communicate effectively with pharmacies and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Communication

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Accredited LPN or RN program

Tools

Electronic health record system (EPIC)

Job description

Job Description

Eligible for Retention Bonus

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

BHMG Urgent Care Shelbyville and surrounding areas

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. EKGs, 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.