Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k with match

Certification/Education reimbursement

University partnerships for continuing

Continuing education opportunities

Term and LTC insurance

40 hours PTO at hire

PTO sell back

Maternity and paternity leave

Bereavement leave

PTO donation program

Employee support fund

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant for BHMG Urgent Care on N. Mulberry St. in Elizabethtown, KY. The role includes direct patient care coordination, vital signs, history taking, and EPIC EMR navigation.

The position offers competitive benefits, 401k with match, education reimbursement, and various leave provisions, with a schedule including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office or clinic performing direct patient care such as vitals, history, and medications.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient care experience required.
• Clinical competency assessment at hire; MA orientation completed.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine MA.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Document patient history and medications in the medical record.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.
• Support providers with direct patient care and uphold Baptist Health values.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR systems

Clinical procedures

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care N. Mulberry St.

Full-time MA (schedule includes every other weekend)

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.

• Competitive Benefits Package

• 401k Plan with Match

• Certification/Education Reimbursement

• University partnerships for continuing education

• Term and LTC insurance

• 40 hours of PTO on day of hire

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.