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.
