Medical Assistant PRN
About The Position
BHMG Urgent Care Paducah PRN Medical Assistant The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices. Duties include: Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation Patient medical history information Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC) Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire. Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire .
- BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP.
- Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
- Basic Life Support
- RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Medical Office, Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Back office MA, Bilingual Medical Assistant
- Work Experience
- Education
Responsibilities
- Check in patients
- Obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation
- Patient medical history information
- Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians
- Uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
