Certified Medical Assistant, Trager, 8a-5p

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team with triage, vitals, history, EKG, injections, and documentation in the EHR. This role supports various clinical tasks in a busy outpatient setting.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, plus Medical Assisting certification and BLS. One year of medical assisting experience is preferred; Medical Assisting degree is also preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assisting Certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) is required.
• BLS certification by AHA is required.
• 1 year of medical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and vital signs.
• Triage patients and document in the EHR.
• Reconcile medications in the EHR.
• Assist physician in exam room and minor procedures.
• Schedule tests, surgeries, or admissions.
• Explain procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and general office duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Triage

EKG

Injections

HIPAA compliance

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Primary Location: UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG Address: 401 E. Chestnut St Louisville, 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)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.