Certified Medical Assistant, Southend Medical Center, UofL Health, First Shift

UofL Health; Dixie (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the First Shift at Southend Medical Center. This role involves assisting the medical team with patient care, including triage, vital signs, and managing electronic health records. The ideal candidate will possess a medical assisting certification and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Obtain a medical assisting certification within 90 days if not certified at hire.
• Externship completion in a medical office may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms and schedule surgeries/tests.

Skills

Patient Triage

Vital Signs

Electronic Health Record Management

Communication

Education

Medical Assisting Certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant, Southend Medical Center, UofL Health, First Shift

We are hiring a Certified Medical Assistant at Southend Medical Center, UofL Health, for the First Shift at KMG PCA Dixie Hwy.

Location: 5129 Dixie Highway Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40216

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified (clinic-based), assists the medical team in providing quality care to patients. Responsibilities include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and electronic health record management.

Essential Functions

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconcile medication list in EHR
• Respond timely to tasks
• Report abnormal results to physicians immediately
• Ensure patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assist physicians in exam rooms (e.g., suture removal, dressing changes)
• Schedule surgeries/tests or hospital admissions
• Code diagnoses and procedures for insurance purposes
• Explain procedures to patients and families
• Maintain physician’s surgery schedules
• Answer phone calls, triage, and direct messages
• Schedule and register patients, collect paperwork and copayments

Other Functions

• Maintain clean exam rooms
• Complete KASPER queries and patient forms
• Check out patients and schedule follow-ups
• Order supplies and maintain waiting area
• Perform office maintenance and reporting
• Ensure compliance with policies and HIPAA
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) within 90 days if not certified at hire; ongoing certification maintenance required.
• Externship completion in a medical office may substitute for work experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare