Medical Assistant PRN

BHS; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Nicholasville, KY seeks a Medical Assistant (PRN) to support clinicians across our urgent care. The MA coordinates direct patient care activities, obtains vital signs, documents patient history, and assists with clinical procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include navigating the EPIC EMR, communicating with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, and upholding Baptist Health's mission and values.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with vital signs, documentation, and basic procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Completion of MA orientation and clinical competency assessment required.
• BLS within 90 days; BAT and DOT within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Record patient medical history information.
• Navigate EPIC EMR system.
• Coordinate communication with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Urgent Care Nicholasville

MA PRN

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.

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. 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.

RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Medical Office, Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Back office MA, Bilingual Medical Assistant

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.