Certified Medical Assistant, Endocrinology, 8a-5p

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a clinic-based role in the CMG - Endocrinology Consult location in Louisville, KY.

The MA will perform patient triage, vital signs, history taking, EKGs, injections, and documentation in the electronic health record. Essential duties include gathering medical history, reconciling medications, assisting physicians in the exam room, scheduling and registering patients, and ensuring HIPAA privacy and security standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• Externship completed in a medical office may substitute for work experience.
• Clinical certified medical assistant credentials are required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history, triages patients, and records vitals.
• Reconciles medication list in the EHR.
• Responds promptly to tasks and directs messages to the appropriate staff.
• Reports abnormal results to the physician immediately (labs, etc.).
• Ensures all patient information is scanned into the EHR.
• Assists physician in the exam room with routine procedures.
• Schedules appointments and registers patients, collecting paperwork and copays.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

EKG

Injections

HIPAA compliance

Phone triage

Education

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Primary Location:

CMG - Endocrinology Consult

Address:

1900 Bluegrass AvenueSuite 108Louisville, KY 40215

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Medical Assistant, Certified (clinic based) assists the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals

• Reconciles medication list in EHR

• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks

• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)

• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR

• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)

• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions

• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals

• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families

• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules

• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations

• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms

• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications

• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms

• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments

• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets

• General office maintenance and housekeeping

• Complete reporting and tracking as requested

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Notes on Qualifications:

• The employee is required to obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) from a nationally recognized organization within 90-days of hire if not certified at time of hire. Continued maintenance of this certification is required for this position.

• Furthermore, in lieu of the work experience requirement, documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office will be accepted