PRN Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support clinical care in a busy urgent care setting. You will check in patients, take vital signs, reconcile medications, and document histories while supporting providers in direct patient care.

Strong experience in clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections) and EPIC EMR proficiency are important, with a path to MA orientation and potential trainee development as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in patient care tasks.
• Must be capable of taking vital signs and basic clinical procedures.
• Hands-on care in a clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to document patient history and medications.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Document patient medical history information.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.
• Support providers with direct patient care activities.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## PRN Medical AssistantApply: Louisville, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26108455**Summary****Job Description:**BHMG Urgent Care - LouisvillePRN 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### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*