Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role supports providers by taking vitals, documenting history, reconciling medications, and facilitating patient flow.

Proficiency with the EPIC EMR and on-site presence are required. Responsibilities include scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited MA training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment required; MA orientation satisfactory completion.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and document accurately.
• Facilitate patient flow and coordinate tests/procedures.
• Manage EPIC EMR, scheduling, and processing medication requests.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests when required after competency.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program completion

LPN/RN program graduate (optional)

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.