Certified Medical Assistant, Rudd Heart & Lung, Louisville Medical Associates, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care at Rudd Heart & Lung, Louisville Medical Associates. Duties include patient triage, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, reconciling medication lists in the electronic health record (EHR), administering injections per physician orders, scheduling tests and procedures, and maintaining clean examination rooms. The role requires timely responses to tasks and immediate reporting of abnormal results to the physician. The medical assistant complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements, organizational policies and procedures, and department safety standards. The position calls for effective communication, sound prioritization and task completion, compassion, professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, staff, and the broader health care community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA; required.
CCMA certification.
BLS certification.
Experience with electrocardiograms (EKGs), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary procedures, and injections.
Knowledge of the health care field and medical office protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of assisting tasks related to family and geriatric medical practice.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
Ability to learn and retain patient care procedures.
Ability to demonstrate compassion, maintain a pleasant and professional image, and interact with diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Medical assisting degree.
At least one year of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant, or documented completion of an externship in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical histories, triage patients, and record vital signs.
Reconcile medication lists in the electronic health record.
Respond to assigned tasks in a timely and appropriate manner.
Administer injections per physician orders, including Hepatitis A and B, PPD, and flu vaccines.
Immediately report abnormal results, including laboratory results, to the physician.
Schedule tests and procedures per physician orders.
Maintain clean examination rooms.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and protect patient confidentiality.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, and department safety standards.
Communicate information effectively to patients and families and support patient education.
Plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Work collaboratively and provide effective customer service to physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Perform other duties as assigned.