PRN Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for BHMG Urgent Care Ring Rd PRN to support clinicians in direct patient care and clinical procedures. You will handle patient check-in, vital signs, history intake, and documentation in EPIC, while upholding Baptist Health values.

The role requires completion of an MA program or a high school diploma with MA experience, with orientation and competency assessments provided. BLS and regional certifications are expected within established timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Or graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and med reconciliation.
• Document medical history information.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and document care.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

MA training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Urgent Care Ring Rd PRN MA

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.