PRN Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

BHMG Occupational Medicine LaGrange, KY is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support providers with direct patient care and essential clinical tasks in a busy occupational medicine setting.

The role requires hands-on patient care experience or completion of an accredited MA program, with basic computer skills and EPIC EMR proficiency. BLS within 90 days and occupational medicine certifications within 90 days are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA training program also acceptable.
• Hands-on patient care experience or completion of MA training with clinical components.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications for MA Occupational Medicine within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Document patient history and medication lists in the EMR.
• Navigate EPIC EMR to support providers and clinic operations.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.
• Uphold Baptist Health mission and service excellence.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Patient care

Clinical support

Communication with pharmacies

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

MA certifications (CMA/RMA) optional

LPN or RN licensure (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

BHMG Occupational Medicine LaGrange, KY

Job Description:

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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.