Lead Certified Medical Assistant, UofL Hospital, Nephrology, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical, administrative, clerical, and environmental duties in a medical practice. The role supports physicians with patient care and may also assist with front desk operations, patient flow, and organization of the practice. The position is located at UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG, 401 E. Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202, and is associated with UofL Hospital Nephrology. The listed schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health’s mission is to deliver patient-centered care to each patient every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
No prior experience is required for newly graduated Certified Medical Assistants from vocational or technical Medical Assistant training.
Uncertified applicants are required to have six months of experience in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Responsibilities

Organize patient schedules and flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient histories, perform screenings according to provider guidelines, assist physicians with procedures, document in charts, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
Send and receive medical records; obtain laboratory, X-ray, hospital, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; answer telephones; register patients; schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographic information; collect front desk payments; and maintain complete, properly filed charts.
Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols, clean exam and procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control, and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
Perform clinical medical assisting duties, including checking vital signs, preparing patients for physical examinations, administering drugs by various routes including injections, verifying prescriptions against physician orders, assisting with minor surgeries and surgical tray setup, providing pre- and post-surgical care, applying dressings, and removing sutures.
Dispose of and monitor biohazard waste; perform laboratory procedures in accordance with OSHA guidelines and quality control methods, including CLIA-waived testing, capillary punctures, venipuncture, and handling urine, throat, stool, and sputum specimens.
Perform electrocardiography, including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid including CPR.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.