PRN Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant at BHMG Occupational Medicine River Ridge to coordinate direct patient care and provide clinical support to providers.

The MA will perform duties such as patient check-in, vital signs, medical history documentation, EPIC navigation, and communication with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians. The role requires clinic experience and readiness to complete required certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA training program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Navigate electronic health record system (EPIC).
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Occupational Medicine River Ridge

PRN Medical Assistant

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.