Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Office Support

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians in Louisville, KY is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in outpatient settings. The role involves triage, taking vitals, EKGs, injections, and using the electronic health record to document patient information.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, scheduling tests, coordinating with departments, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, Medical Assisting degree preferred, and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assisting degree preferred.
• Medical assisting certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and triage patients.
• Record vitals and reconcile medication list in EHR.
• Respond to tasks and notify physician of abnormal results.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; assist in exam rooms.
• Schedule surgeries/tests and coordinate hospital admissions.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

EKG

Injections

Medical history

HIPAA compliance

Telephone triage

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Medical Assisting Degree

Tools

EHR software

Job description

University of Louisville Physicians in Louisville, KY is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the medical team in outpatient settings. The role involves triage, taking vitals, EKGs, injections, and using the electronic health record to document patient information.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, scheduling tests, coordinating with departments, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, Medical Assisting degree preferred, and BLS