Certified Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care Pro

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in delivering quality patient care. Duties include triage, vital signs, history taking, EKGs, injections, and EHR documentation in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, medical assisting certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience; on-site schedule, first shift.

Qualifications

• One year of medical assisting experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Medical Assisting certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and triage and record vital signs.
• Reconcile medication lists in the EHR for accuracy.
• Respond promptly to tasks and communicate with the care team.
• Notify physician of abnormal results such as labs immediately.
• Scan patient information into the EHR and maintain accuracy.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms with minor procedures as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling of surgeries, tests, and admissions.
• Code diagnoses and procedures for insurance authorizations.
• Explain procedures to patients and families clearly.
• Maintain physician surgery schedules and appointments.
• Answer switchboard and direct calls to the right personnel.
• Register patients, collect paperwork, insurance cards, and copays.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Medical history

EKG

Injections

EHR data entry

Appointment scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting degree (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in delivering quality patient care. Duties include triage, vital signs, history taking, EKGs, injections, and EHR documentation in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, medical assisting certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience; on-site schedule, first shift.