Medical Assistant Float

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Float in Louisville, KY. This role involves providing direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic, including obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, and managing electronic health records. Successful candidates will have 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or be graduates of an accredited training program. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial. Applicants must possess Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire and be available for regular on-site presence.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support.
• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and collect patient history.
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC) and schedule appointments.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic health record (EPIC)

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Assistant Float page is loaded## Medical Assistant Floatlocations: Louisville, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26101126**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**### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.