Certified Medical Assistant, Medicine, Medical Center NE, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, scheduling tests and procedures per Physician orders and using the electronic health record. This role involves obtaining medical history, triaging patients, and recording vital signs. The Medical Assistant will reconcile medication lists in the EHR, respond timely to tasks, and administer injections such as Hepatitis A&B, PPD, and flu vaccines as ordered by the physician. They are responsible for reporting any abnormal results immediately and scheduling tests and procedures per physician orders. Maintaining clean exam rooms and complying with HIPAA privacy and security requirements are also key responsibilities. The position requires adherence to organizational policy and procedure, with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA), required.
CCMA certification
BLS certification
Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Ability to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting Degree, preferred.
Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, preferred.
Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
Reconcile medication list in EHR
Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
Gives injections per physician order, Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine.
Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
Schedule tests and procedures per physician orders.
Maintains clean exam rooms.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.