Medical Assistant

BHS•New Albany, IN

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About The Position

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Primary Care team. The role provides hands-on clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers and helps deliver patient care in a supportive, collaborative clinic environment. The posting identifies the position as full-time and first shift and offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for eligible new hires. The Medical Assistant helps patients through their clinic visits, documents information in the EPIC electronic medical record, coordinates appointments and follow-up care, and supports testing and procedures. After successfully completing clinical competency requirements, the Medical Assistant may perform specified clinical procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of direct, hands-on patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar healthcare setting, including duties 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 clinical experience.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant orientation and clinical competency assessment upon hire.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
For Occupational Medicine positions, BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
Experience with EPIC or another electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers.
Obtain vital signs, collect patient history, and reconcile medications.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.
Document patient information accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record.
Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care.
Process prescription refill requests and prior authorizations.
Coordinate diagnostic testing and specialty procedures.
After successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, injections, and vaccinations.
Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment.