Medical Assistant Float
On-site · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
- 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting
- Direct hands-on patient care in a clinical setting (e.g. obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, performing clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines)
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience as part of curriculum
- Completion of MA orientation and clinical competency assessment expected upon hire
- Basic computer skills and EMR experience preferred
- Basic Life Support from 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: Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP or graduate of accredited LPN/RN program with licensure
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