PRN Medical Assitant

BHS; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus eligibility

Job summary

Baptist Health Highlands Urgent Care is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support clinicians and coordinate direct patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs and medication reconciliation, documenting medical histories, navigating EPIC, and communicating with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians. A 1+ year MA or MA program graduate is required; BLS within 90 days; DOT/BAT may be needed depending on role.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Experience with direct patient care including obtaining vital signs and documenting history.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct patient care activities and support providers.
• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and document history.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance, patients and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team communication

EMR system experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program completion

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Highlander Point

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.