Lead Certified Medical Assistant, Medicine, Medical Center NE, 8a-5p
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Location:
UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMGAddress:
401 E. Chestnut St 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:
The lead medical assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care front desk environmental and organizational tasks.
Essential Functions:
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow accompanying patients to exam/procedure room assisting patients as needed with walking transfers dressing collecting specimens preparing for exams etc. collecting patient history performing screenings per provider guidelines assisting physicians with various procedures charting relaying instructions to patients/families answering calls and providing pertinent information
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending/receiving patient medical records obtaining lab/X-ray reports hospital notes referral information etc. completing forms/requisitions answering telephones patient registration scheduling appointments verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics front desk payment collection managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols cleaning exam/procedure rooms instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control ordering sorting storing supplies and restocking exam/procedure rooms
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities which may include; checking vital signs physical examination preparations drug administration through various routes including injections prescription verifications with physicians orders minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care applying dressings and suture removal biohazard waste disposal and monitoring laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) guidelines quality control methods CLIA waived testing capillary punctures and venipunctures specimen handling such as urine throat stool and sputum electrocardiography including mounting emergency triage and first aid including CPR
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:
Education:
High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
Experience:
No prior experience required for Certified Medical Assistants newly graduated from a vocational/technical training in Medical Assistant
Six (6) months of experience in clinical setting for uncertified applicants (required)
Certification:
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (preferred)
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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.
