PRN Medical Assitant

Baptist Health; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Urgent Care Highlander Point is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced setting. The MA will coordinate direct patient care activities, obtain vitals, document history, and assist with procedures in a PRN capacity.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, updating the EMR (EPIC), and communicating with pharmacies, insurers and physicians while upholding Baptist Health values and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience as Medical Assistant in a medical office/clinic with direct patient care.
• Or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Must complete MA orientation and pass clinical competency assessment.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Navigate and document in EPIC electronic health record.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians while upholding Baptist Health values.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program graduate

Tools

EMR (EPIC)

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.