Medical Assistant, Orthopedic, Ambulatory Care Building, 8a-5p

Position Overview

Location: Ambulatory Care Building - ULP - AMG, 550 South Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202.
Schedule: First Shift (United States of America); 8-hour shifts, 5 shifts per week, Overtime: Infrequently Sometimes Often.

Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs measurement, obtaining patient history, administering injections, scheduling tests and procedures per physician orders, and utilizing the electronic health record.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, and record vital signs.
• Reconcile medication lists in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Respond timely and appropriately to assigned tasks.
• Administer injections per physician order, including Hepatitis A&B, PPD, and flu vaccine.
• Report any abnormal lab results or findings to the physician immediately.
• Schedule tests and procedures as directed by physician orders.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA).
• Qualifications: CCMA certification and BLS certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care field operations and medical office protocols.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Commitment to HIPAA privacy and security requirements ensuring patient confidentiality.
• No license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assisting Degree.
• Minimum one year of experience working as a medical assistant or documented evidence of an externship in a medical office.
• Experience in performing electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs measurement, venipuncture, capillary blood draws, and injections.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and effective patient education.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks with a focus on quality patient care.