Medical Assistant Jefferson Primary Care

University Hospitals

Kentucky

On-site

USD 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Jefferson Primary Care in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting, rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EHR and assisting with procedures.

You will manage patient flow at the front desk, schedule appointments, verify payer information, maintain PHI securely, and contribute to a positive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
High School diploma or GED required.
1+ years of clinical Medical Assistant experience is required.

Responsibilities

Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
Front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider.
Provides a safe environment for patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Patient care

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Jefferson Primary Care (26000995)

Medical Assistant Jefferson Primary Care - ( 26000995 )

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. This role includes but not limited to rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, assisting with procedures, supporting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow while delivering patient-centered care.

What You Will Do

Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider
Provides a safe environment for patients

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) and
High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Medical terminology knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)
Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
Patient focused (Required proficiency)
Positive and willing to learn (Required proficiency)
Computer skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications