PRN Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate direct patient care and support providers within our clinical practice. Duties include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and navigating EPIC EMR.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, 1+ year of hands-on clinical experience, and BLS within 90 days. BAT/DOT certifications may apply in Occupational Medicine with orientation and assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA training program accepted.
• 1+ year of hands-on MA experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with vital signs, patient history, and medications.
• Completion of MA orientation after hire; competency assessment.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus; BLS within 90 days.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Document patient history and current medications in the chart.
• Navigate and utilize the EPIC EMR system for care coordination.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.
• Support providers in direct patient care and clinical procedures as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

EPIC EMR

Communication

BLS

Education

MA program completion

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

**Summary****Job Description:**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