Medical Assistant Urgent Care PRN
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers in a clinical practice. The role includes 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 MA is expected to uphold Baptist’s mission and core values, which drive service excellence. Upon hire, Medical Assistants complete a clinical competency assessment and 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 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including direct hands-on clinical patient care such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures; alternatively, 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
- Experience with an electronic medical record system.
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
