JOB SUMMARY

A non exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice. They may be involved in both the clinical and the administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care, front desk, environmental and organizational task.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that 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 that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; answer 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 that 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; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; drug administration through various routes including injections, prescription verifications with physician’s 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, vaginal, stool and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED),

• medical assistant diploma from accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medical assisting.

• Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office

• Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.

• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills

• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.

• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a health care environment.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please follow the URL link to submit your resume: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1268771

• Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.

• University of Louisville Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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