Medical Assistant Float

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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LaGrange, KY Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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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.

About this role

Summary

Assist with patient care, vital signs, medical history, and EMR navigation in urgent care

Job title

Medical Assistant Float

Experience level

1+ years or graduate of training program

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

LaGrange, KY; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical assistingEPICvital signsmedication reconciliationclinical procedures

Preferred skills

medical assistant certificationLPN or RN licensureEMR system

Specializations

clinical supportelectronic health recordsvitalsmedication reconciliation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

La Grange, KY 40031, USA

On-site City