Certified Medical Assistant, Endocrinology, 8a-5p

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Endocrinology Consult clinic. Duties include triage, vitals, EKGs, injections, and EHR data entry to assist the medical team in delivering quality patient care.

The role requires certification within 90 days if not already held, proficiency with EHR systems, and strong HIPAA compliance. On-site position with standard clinic hours and patient scheduling responsibilities.

Qualifications

• The employee must obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 90 days of hire or be certified at time of hire.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and patient triage is preferred.
• Interdepartmental collaboration and HIPAA compliance are required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and triage patients; record vitals.
• Reconcile medication lists in the EHR.
• Respond to tasks promptly and communicate with physicians when needed.
• Report abnormal results to physicians immediately.
• Scan patient information into the EHR and maintain clean records.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms with procedures as needed.
• Schedule surgeries/tests and hospital admissions as required.
• Code diagnoses/procedures for insurance authorizations.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; maintain surgery schedules.
• Answer multi-line phone system and direct messages appropriately.
• Register patients and collect paperwork and copayments.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or CCMA or RMA within 90 days

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Primary Location: CMG - Endocrinology Consult Address: 1900 Bluegrass Avenue Suite 108 Louisville, 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.

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

Additional Job Description:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

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