Medical Assistant, Jewish Hospital Transplant Clinic
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMCAddress:
200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville KY 40202Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)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 12000 team membersphysicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day
Job Description:
Medical assisting duties include patient triage vital signs patient history EKG injections and using the electronic health record.
Essential Functions:
Obtain medical history triage patients record vitals.
Reconcile medication list in EHR
Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B PPD and flu vaccine)
Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs etc.)
Maintains clean exam rooms.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
Other duties as assigned.
Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours):
# Shifts/Week:
Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)
Other Functions:
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
Additional Job Description:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Language Ability:
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability:
- Able to critically think through complex patient situations process improvements evidence-based practice.
- Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Computer Skills:
- What computer skills are required for this job What computer skills are preferred
- Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use
Additional Responsibilities:
- 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
UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
- Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spirit
- Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
- Working together as a team to achieve our goals
- Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback
- Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
- Using our resources wisely
- Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
UofL Health provides comprehensive care at our UofL Health – UofL Hospital location in Louisville Ky. Learn more about UofL Health – UofL Hospital and the various services we provide.
