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Medical Assistant Float

BHS·La Grange, Kentucky

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The MA Float coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers across Urgent Care locations. Key duties include checking in patients, obtaining vitals, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record system.

Summary

Job Description

Eligible for retention bonus: Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care - LaGrange

Full Time MA Float

The MA Float will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within our Urgent Care locations

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.
  • Minium 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.

Benefits

Include:

  • 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

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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and either 1+ year of clinical medical assistant experience or graduation from an accredited MA program. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and MA certification is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Phlebotomy
  • Computer Skills
  • Vital Signs
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • EKG
  • Patient History
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Administering Injections
  • Epic EHR
  • Administering Vaccines

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
La Grange, Kentucky
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
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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...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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