Medical Assistant

BHS • New Albany, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. The role includes obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties include managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. After 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 support efficient patient care and providers. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions.

Upon hire, Medical Assistants complete 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or have at least one year of direct, hands-on patient care experience in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and collect patient history.
• Facilitate patient flow.
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC).
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures.
• Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available to eligible new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed