Medical Assistant Float PRN

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Core duties also involve managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and procedures. With clinical competency, the role may include performing EKGs, labs, injections, or phlebotomy as

Qualifications

• Direct patient care including vitals and history.
• Experience with documenting patient history and medications.
• Knowledge of basic clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Completion of MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and manage medication requests.
• Facilitate patient flow and clinic scheduling.
• Manage EPIC EMR and appointment scheduling.
• Coordinate tests and procedures and process prior authorizations.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy if qualified.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program graduate

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.