Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description Summary 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—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Location 530 S Jackson St Louisville, KY 40202 Job Description The employee assists the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record. Essential Functions Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals Reconciles medication list in EHR Responds timely and appropriately to tasks Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.) Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures) Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families Maintains physician’s surgery schedules Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations Schedules new and established patient appointments; registers patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments Other Functions Maintains clean exam rooms Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms Checks patients out and schedules any necessary follow up appointments Orders office supplies, maintains waiting area, and makes new patient packets General office maintenance and housekeeping Completes reporting and tracking as requested Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times Performs other duties as assigned Education High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required) Medical Assisting Degree (preferred) Experience One year of medical assisting experience working in a medical facility or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred) Certifications Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization (such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA) (required) Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr