Certified Medical Assistant

Summary

Working in Heart & Valve Center Hospital Clinic; Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm; no weekends, no holidays.

Job Description:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Full Time I First Shift

Heart & Valve Clinic I Lexington, KY

The Heart Valve Clinic provides specialized evaluation, coordination, and management of patients with valvular heart disease. The clinic collaborates with cardiology and cardiothoracic teams to deliver timely, evidence-based care, support treatment planning, and enhance patient outcomes through coordinated, patient-centered services.

Description:

• Assists provider with all tasks associated with patient care as requested, within their scope of practice and certification.
• Assists in the efficient flow of patients from the waiting room through their provider visit.
• Effectively captures data needed to facilitate the provider’s ability to efficiently evaluate patients including but not limited to vital signs and current medications.
• Handles patient call backs and prescription refills within the scope of certification for this position.
• Administers medication and injections as directed by the provider.
• Administers IV therapy as directed by the provider, if within scope of training.
• Able to perform phlebotomy.
• Performs EKGs, PFTs, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, and other procedures appropriate to level of training and within the scope of the certifications of this position.
• Performs in office lab testing such as, glucose testing, urinalysis, and HgA1c as directed by the provider.
• Stocks rooms and helps monitor supplies as needed.
• Escort or transport patients to various hospital locations while maintaining patient safety and privacy.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical office or clinical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Benefits:

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.