Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & EHR Tech

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy clinical team in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities include triage, taking patient histories, vitals, and documenting in the electronic health record, with careful medication reconciliation and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assisting certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience in a medical setting. High school diploma or GED is required; a Medical Assisting degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization (CMA/CCMA/RMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• One year of medical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, obtain medical history and record vitals.
• Reconcile medication list in EHR and document interactions.
• Schedule surgeries/tests or hospital admissions; assist physician in exam rooms.
• Answer multi-line phone system; register patients and collect copayments; triage messages.

Skills

Triage patients

Vital signs

EHR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR system

KASPER query

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy clinical team in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities include triage, taking patient histories, vitals, and documenting in the electronic health record, with careful medication reconciliation and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assisting certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience in a medical setting. High school diploma or GED is required; a Medical Assisting degree is preferred.