Lead Certified Medical Assistant & Clinical Training

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Louisville, KY. The role involves scheduling, chart preparation, and coordination with patients, providers, and laboratories.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of MA experience, EMR proficiency, and required certifications (NHA, CPR, BLS). Training staff and maintaining quality control on CLIA equipment are essential duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years working as a Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant certification (NHA) must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and BLS certifications required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience with EMR upgrades and EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule clinical staff and manage patient flow in coordination with the office manager.
• Provide administrative support: prepare charts, send/receive faxes, manage supplies and documentation.
• Train new hires and externs on EMR usage, medical record filing, vital signs and injections.
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, labs, and providers regarding prescriptions, tests, and prior authorizations.
• Maintain CLIA waved laboratory equipment quality control and refrigerator temperature logs.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and handle patient information securely.
• Assist with direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.

Skills

Communication

Training staff

EMR usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification (NHA)

CPR certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Louisville, KY. The role involves scheduling, chart preparation, and coordination with patients, providers, and laboratories.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of MA experience, EMR proficiency, and required certifications (NHA, CPR, BLS). Training staff and maintaining quality control on CLIA equipment are essential duties.