Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EHR Support

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

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient triage, vital signs, and history taking in our Louisville facility. You will perform injections and coordinate tests per physician orders within an EHR environment.

The role requires certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) and a high school diploma or GED, with an optional Medical Assisting degree. Prior clinical experience is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Reconcile medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
• Gives injections per physician order, Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine.
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Schedule tests and procedures per physician orders.
• Maintains clean exam rooms.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical office protocols

Patient triage

Vital signs

Injections

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA)

Medical Assisting Degree preferred

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient triage, vital signs, and history taking in our Louisville facility. You will perform injections and coordinate tests per physician orders within an EHR environment.

The role requires certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) and a high school diploma or GED, with an optional Medical Assisting degree. Prior clinical experience is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.