Medical Assistant PRN
About The Position
The Medical Assistant coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers within a clinical practice. This PRN role is with BHMG Urgent Care Louisville. Duties include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting medical history information, navigating the EPIC electronic health record system, and communicating with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians. The Medical Assistant is expected to uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence. Upon hire, Medical Assistants 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Equivalency.
- At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including hands-on clinical patient care such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures; OR graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
- Experience with an EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate direct patient care activities and provide clinical support to providers.
- Check in patients.
- Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
- Collect patient medical history information.
- Navigate the EPIC electronic health record system.
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians.
- Uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.
- Complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
