Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories and coordinating tests and procedures.

The role involves managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests and prior authorizations, and performing procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy or injections after competency while on-site

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on patient care and clinical support in a medical office/clinic.
• Experience with documenting patient history and medications.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and basic computer skills.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Reconcile medications and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency allows.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR system experience

Basic Life Support

BAT and DOT certifications

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

LPN or RN with licensure

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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.