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: Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  PTO Sell Back Program  Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  Retirement with Company Match 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.