Certified Medical Assistant, Trager, 8a-5p

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the outpatient care team in Louisville.

The role involves triage, vital signs, EKGs, injections, and efficient use of the electronic health record to maintain accurate patient information. Candidates should have a CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification (BLS required) and at least one year of medical assisting experience or a documented externship in a medical office; high school diploma or GED is required, with a medical assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Medical assisting degree preferred.
• Certification from CMA, CCMA, or RMA is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year of medical assisting experience or externship in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain medical history and vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, injections, and basic procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate information in the EHR and coordinate with the medical team.
• Schedule tests, follow-ups, and admissions; assist in exam room as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and office policies.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient triage

Vital signs

EKG

Injections

EHR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR

Job description

## Certified Medical Assistant, Trager, 8a-5pApply: Louisville, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR 2026-114103# **Primary Location:**UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG# **Address:**401 E. Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202# **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)# **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.# **Job Description:**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 appointments* Orders 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)