Certified Medical Assistant

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Louisville, KY. This role involves vital patient care tasks such as triage, administering injections, and managing patient records while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. The ideal candidate should be certified and have experience in a medical setting, showcasing their ability to deliver compassionate and effective care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized organization required.
• Preferably one year experience in a medical facility or externship.
• Knowledge of health care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and triage patients.
• Give injections and manage patient scheduling.
• Comply with HIPAA and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant certification

Job description

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Address

6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Louisville, KY 40205

Primary Location:

The Springs Medical Center - ULP - AMG

Address

6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Louisville, KY 40205

Shift

Job Description Summary:

Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, scheduling tests and procedures per Physician orders and using the electronic health record.

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: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often

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 general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA), required.
• Medical Assisting Degree, preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, preferred.
• Electrocardiogram (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 specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.
  
  

Language Ability

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

Reasoning Ability

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

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization 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 specific 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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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