Certified Medical Assistant, Outpatient Center, ENT, 8a-5p

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in outpatient settings in Louisville, KY. The role includes triage, vital signs, EHR documentation, and assisting physicians with exams and minor procedures.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assisting degree (preferred) or a high school diploma with related experience, CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, and BLS certification. Strong patient communication and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assisting degree is preferred.
• Certification in Medical Assisting (CMA/CCMA/RMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history and triages patients.
• Records vital signs and reconciles medication lists in EHR.
• Assists physicians in exam rooms and minor procedures.
• Schedules appointments and manages patient flow.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Medical assistance

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR System

Job description

Primary Location:

UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG

Address:

401 E. Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

The employee is there to assist 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 appointmentsOrders 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

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• One year of medical assisting experience working in a medical facility and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)

Certifications:

• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization. (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)