Certified Medical Assistant, Cardiology Associates, Days

Position Overview

Location: ULP - Cardiology Associates|Address: 225 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 305 Louisville, KY 40202|Schedule: First Shift (United States of America), 8 hours per shift, 5 shifts per week, Overtime: Sometimes

Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, scheduling tests and procedures per Physician orders and using the electronic health record.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, and record vital signs.
• Reconcile medication list in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Respond timely and appropriately to assigned tasks.
• Give injections per physician order, including Hepatitis A&B, PPD, and flu vaccine.
• Report any abnormal results (e.g., labs) to the physician immediately.
• Schedule tests and procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and comply with organizational policies.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrate a commitment to service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Work collaboratively with team members and interact effectively with physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Embody the values of honesty, integrity, and compassion by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those served
• Working together as a team to achieve common goals
• Continuously improving by listening and responding to feedback
• Seeking innovative ways to meet patient needs
• Using resources wisely
• Understanding the contribution of each role to the success of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA), required
• Certification: CCMA certification and BLS certification
• Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare field protocols, ability to perform medical assistance tasks (e.g., patient triage, vital signs measurement, injections), strong interpersonal skills, and effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Medical Assisting Degree, preferred
• Experience Required: Minimum one year of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented externship, with experience in electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary tests, and injections