PRN Medical Assitant

Baptist Health; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Highlander Point urgent care is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for PRN coverage. You will support providers with direct patient care, check in patients, take vital signs, document history, and perform procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include using EPIC EMR, coordinating with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians, and upholding Baptist's service values. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or MA program graduate and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• MA program graduate with hands-on patient care experience acceptable.
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and perform medication reconciliation.
• Obtain patient history information and document accurately.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Clinical procedures

EMR navigation

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of MA program with hands-on experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

BLS (AHA)

BAT and DOT certifications

Job description

Summary

BHMG Urgent Care Highlander Point PRN MA

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.