Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Building, Days
UofL Health10 months ago
Louisville, KY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
This role as a Medical Assistant based at Ambulatory Care Building - ULP - AMG, Louisville, KY involves patient triage, recording vital signs, obtaining patient history, administering injections, and scheduling tests and procedures per physician orders using the electronic health record. The position is on First Shift with a shift length of 8 hours per day and 5 shifts per week with occasional overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain patient medical history, triage patients, and record vital signs.
- Reconcile medication lists in the electronic health record.
- Administer injections (Hepatitis A&B, PPD, flu vaccine) per physician orders.
- Schedule tests and procedures as directed by physicians.
- Report abnormal lab results and ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Maintain clean exam rooms and adhere to organizational policies.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service and work collaboratively with team members.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized organization (such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA) is required.
- CCMA and BLS certifications.
- Experience with EKG, vital signs measurement, venipuncture, capillary sampling, and injection techniques.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare protocols, patient education, and HIPAA compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal aptitude, and critical thinking ability.
- No license required.
- Demonstrated commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical Assisting Degree.
- At least one year of experience in a medical facility or documented externship in a medical office setting.
- Experience in family and geriatric medical practice environments.
Required Skills
Electronic Health Record (EHR) management
Patient triage
Vital signs measurement
Interpersonal communication
Injections administration
Scheduling tests and procedures
HIPAA compliance
Medical history taking
Customer service
Compassion and empathy
Medication reconciliation