Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eligible for Retention Bonus Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria BHMG Primary Care Jeffersontown Full Time MA Repeatedly named “Best Place to Work” in Kentucky and Indiana because of our core values of treating all with integrity, respect and compassion, focusing on excellence and collaboration in all that we do, helping us to experience the joy of caring for others.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required.
Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.
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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association 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 Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

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 and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.