Medical Assistant Urgent Care PRN

bhs; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (PRN) to support urgent care teams in Radcliff, KY. The MA will coordinate direct patient care activities, take vital signs, document histories, perform basic procedures, and assist providers with exams in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, medication reconciliation, EMR navigation (EPIC), and communication with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians while upholding Baptist Health's values and service standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office or clinic.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and basic patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient history and medications.
• Perform clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Coordinate care with providers and communicate with pharmacies and insurers.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

EMR navigation

Communication

EKG/Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program graduate

LPN or RN program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description: BHMG Urgent Care Medical Assistant PRN

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.