Frontline Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Park DuValle Community Health Centers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Park DuValle Community Health Center in Louisville is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patients from arrival through care delivery, including registration, intake, and assisting providers with clinical tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification; proficiency with electronic health records and HIPAA compliance is essential; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health records.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to support both clinical and registration tasks.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient registration, check-in, scheduling, and intake processes.
• Assist healthcare providers with patient care and treatment.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs, medical history, and other information.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and procedures.
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Provide patient education and support as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties to support patient care and clinic operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology knowledge

Electronic health records proficiency

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Park DuValle Community Health Center in Louisville is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patients from arrival through care delivery, including registration, intake, and assisting providers with clinical tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification; proficiency with electronic health records and HIPAA compliance is essential; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.