Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

401k Match

Education Reimbursement

Continuing Education Partnerships

Term & LTC Insurance

PTO on Hire Day

PTO Sell Back

Maternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Job summary

Baptist Health’s Urgent Care location seeks a Full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians with front-end patient flow and direct patient care at BHMG Urgent Care on N. Mulberry St. The role includes vital signs, history taking, and coordinating with care teams.

Responsibilities include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and ensuring smooth communication with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians while upholding Baptist Health values.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.
• MA certification from a recognized body (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/NCCT/AAMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Document patient medical history and medications.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year Medical Assistant experience

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (AHA) certification

BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/NCCT/AAMP)

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.