Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. The role includes obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Administrative and coordination 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 important to support providers and ensure efficient patient care. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions. Upon hire, Medical Assistants complete 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 Life Support from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire. BAT and DOT certifications are required within 90 days of hire for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.

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; or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills; experience with an EMR system is a plus.
Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ vital signs.
Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
Facilitate patient flow and support providers.
Manage the electronic health record (EPIC).
Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
Handle prior authorizations.
Coordinate tests and procedures.
Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as needed.