Medical Assistant, Surgery, Outpatient Center, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day Job Description: Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record. Essential Functions: • Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals. • Reconcile medication list in EHR • Responds timely and appropriately to tasks. • Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine) • Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.) • Maintains clean exam rooms. • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Adheres to organizational policy and procedure. • Other duties as assigned. Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): # Shifts/Week: Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position) Other Functions: • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times • Performs other duties as assigned Additional Job Description: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: 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. 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. 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. Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability: Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice. Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills. Computer Skills: What computer skills are required for this job? What computer skills are preferred? Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use? Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve Working together as a team to achieve our goals Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve Using our resources wisely Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.
Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
What computer skills are required for this job?
What computer skills are preferred?
Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use?

Responsibilities

Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
Reconcile medication list in EHR
Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine)
Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
Maintains clean exam rooms.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community