Certified Medical Assistant – Patient-Centric Clinic Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. Responsibilities include triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, and scheduling tests per physician orders using the electronic health record.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or equivalent, high school diploma/GED, and preferred medical assisting degree. HIPAA compliance and compassionate patient interactions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Experience with family & geriatric medical practice.
• Ability to convey information to patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and record vitals.
• Take patient history and administer injections per physician orders.
• Schedule tests and procedures in the EHR.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and protect patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Reconcile medication lists in EHR and report abnormal results to physician.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Patient history

EHR proficiency

Injection administration

Education

Medical assistant certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. Responsibilities include triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, and scheduling tests per physician orders using the electronic health record.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or equivalent, high school diploma/GED, and preferred medical assisting degree. HIPAA compliance and compassionate patient interactions are essential for success.