Medical Assistant

Summary

Job Description :

Baptist Health Medical Group

Medical Assistant

Primary Care

LaGrange, KY area

Full Time / First Shift

Eligible for SignOn Bonus

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.

Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures.

Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and / or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers.

Qualifications :

A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.

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 (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Requirements :

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency

Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information, plus.

Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate to be received within 90 days, plus one of the following :

Prior working experience in a medical office / clinic performing clinical MA duties.

Upon hire these disciplines will be assessed for clinical competency and be required to successfully complete an MA orientation | externship as well as complete any additional training as required by the Provider.

Or completed any MA education program, but has not received certification as of yet.

Upon hire these disciplines will be assessed for clinical competency and be required to successfully complete an MA orientation | externship as well as complete any additional training as required by the Provider.

Preferred Requirements for Certified Medical Assistant :

Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP.

Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current Licensure without restrictions.

Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.

Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days.

Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA

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High School or Equivalent| Not RequiredIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.