Certified Medical Assistant, Outpatient, Days

Position Overview

Primary Location: The Springs Medical Center - ULP - AMG
Address: 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40205
Shift: 8 hours per day, 5 days/week (Overtime: Sometimes)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 700 providers, all dedicated to delivering patient-centered care each and every day. This role supports patient care by performing medical assisting duties including patient triage, taking vital signs, recording patient history, administering injections per physician order, scheduling tests and procedures, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history, triage patients, and record vital signs.
• Reconcile medication lists in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Respond to tasks in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Administer injections per physician orders, including Hepatitis A & B, PPD, and flu vaccines.
• Report any abnormal results (e.g., lab values) to the physician immediately.
• Schedule tests and procedures as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and adhere to company policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., CMA, CCMA, or RMA) is required.
• Possession of CCMA and BLS Certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of health care protocols and medical office procedures including HIPAA compliance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply patient care procedures with a professional and caring demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assisting Degree.
• Minimum one year of experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented externship in a medical office environment.
• Experience performing procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKG), taking vital signs, venipuncture, capillary sampling, and administering injections.