PRN Medical Assitant

Baptist Health; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the BHMG Urgent Care Highlander Point location on a PRN basis. The MA coordinates direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers, including checking in patients, taking vital signs, and documenting patient history.

You will navigate EPIC, communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, and uphold Baptist Health's mission. A high school diploma or MA training with hands-on patient care is required, plus upcoming

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care (vital signs, history, meds) or graduation from an MA program with hands-on practice.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) 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, reconcile medications.
• Document patient history and medications; assist with clinical procedures.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR systems

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduation

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.