Cert Clinical Med Asst, Outpatient Center, Days

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health care provider in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient triage, vital sign checks, and administer injections as needed. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and certification as a medical assistant. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and be committed to providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, and record vitals.
• Give injections according to physician orders.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of health care protocols

Skill in performing medical assistance tasks

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant certification

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Overview

Cert Clinical Med Asst, Outpatient Center, Days at UofL Health is a medical assisting role performing patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, scheduling tests and procedures per physician orders and using the electronic health record.

Address

401 E. Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Reconcile medication list in EHR.
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
• Gives injections per physician order, Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine.
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.).
• Schedule tests and procedures per physician orders.
• Maintains clean exam rooms.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift Requirements

• Shift Length (in hours): 8
• # Shifts/Week: 5
• Overtime Required: Sometimes

Other Functions

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., CMA, CCMA, or RMA) required.
• Medical Assisting Degree, preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented externship in a medical office (preferred).
• EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.

Licensure

• No license required

Certification

• CCMA certification
• BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Critical To This Role

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
• Knowledge of information to convey to patients and families.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Interpersonal skills with diplomacy.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Ability to learn and retain information about patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Language Ability

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think critically through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organizational values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care

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