Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & EHR Pro

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

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities include patient triage, taking vital signs, obtaining medical history, injections, EKG, and using the electronic health record.

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required; Medical Assisting degree is preferred. Certification from CMA/CCMA/RMA and BLS are required, with at least one year of medical assisting experience or externship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required).
• Medical Assisting Degree (preferred).
• One year of medical assisting experience in a medical facility or externship.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Reconciles medication lists in EHR.
• Schedules surgeries/tests and hospital admissions.
• Codes diagnoses and procedures for insurance authorizations/appeals.
• Explains surgical procedures to patients and families.
• Maintains exam rooms and handles general office duties.
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and directs messages.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Medical history

Injections

EKG

EHR usage

Phone triage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities include patient triage, taking vital signs, obtaining medical history, injections, EKG, and using the electronic health record.

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required; Medical Assisting degree is preferred. Certification from CMA/CCMA/RMA and BLS are required, with at least one year of medical assisting experience or externship.