Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Specialist

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in providing quality care. Duties include patient triage, taking history, recording vitals, performing EKGs and injections, and using the electronic health record.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, an approved Medical Assisting credential is preferred, and Basic Life Support is required. One year of medical assisting experience is preferred; familiarity with HIPAA and clinic workflows is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assisting degree preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year medical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and record vitals.
• Take patient history and conduct EKGs and injections.
• Document in EHR and reconcile medications.
• Assist physician in exam room and minor procedures.
• Schedule tests, surgeries, and admissions.
• Explain procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain exam rooms and office supplies.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Medical history

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting degree (preferred)

Medical Assisting certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) (preferred)

BLS certification (required)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in providing quality care. Duties include patient triage, taking history, recording vitals, performing EKGs and injections, and using the electronic health record.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, an approved Medical Assisting credential is preferred, and Basic Life Support is required. One year of medical assisting experience is preferred; familiarity with HIPAA and clinic workflows is