Medical Assistant: Patient Care, EHR & Scheduling

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

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team by performing triage, taking vitals, recording patient histories, and assisting with EHR documentation and routine procedures. The role involves direct patient contact in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Essential duties include assisting physicians in the exam room, scheduling and registering patients, and ensuring accurate charting and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Medical Assisting Degree preferred.
• One year of medical assisting experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and triage patients.
• Record vitals and EKGs.
• Reconcile medication list in EHR.
• Assist physician in exam room; suture/staple removal, dressing changes.
• Schedule appointments and register patients.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Triage patients

Vital signs

Medical history

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team by performing triage, taking vitals, recording patient histories, and assisting with EHR documentation and routine procedures. The role involves direct patient contact in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Essential duties include assisting physicians in the exam room, scheduling and registering patients, and ensuring accurate charting and HIPAA compliance.