Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within the BHMG Orthopedics outpatient clinic in New Albany, Indiana. 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 Medical Assistant may also perform 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program, or at least one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures.
- Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire; those who do not meet required standards will enter the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Regular on-site presence to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP, or active state-of-practice licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient vital signs.
- Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
- Facilitate patient flow and provide clinical support to providers.
- Manage the electronic health record (EPIC).
- Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
- Handle prior authorizations.
- Coordinate tests and procedures.
- After successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available to eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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