Medical Assistant

BHS

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Louisville, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers. Key duties include checking in patients, obtaining vitals, managing medication reconciliation, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record system.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, including taking vital signs, documenting patient history, and performing clinical procedures. You also possess basic computer skills and are able to obtain Basic Life Support certification. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with graduates of accredited Medical Assistant programs also being considered.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EPIC

Basic Life Support

BAT

DOT certifications

Medical Assistant Certification

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Primary Care Breckinridge Lane

Full Time MA

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.
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • 401k Plan with Match
  • Certification/Education Reimbursement
  • University partnerships for continuing education
  • Term and LTC insurance
  • 40 hours of PTO on day of hire
  • PTO Sell Back Program
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:

  • Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
  • Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
  • 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.

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

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

BHS

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas. Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring robotically-assisted surgery to San Antonio, and the first to achieve Chest Pain Center Certification at all of our hospitals.
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