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

Address 401 E. Chestnut St Louisville, KY 40202 Shift First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary 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 The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied healthcare professional that provides care in the Medical Oncology clinic, Radiation Oncology clinic and Infusion Center. The Medical Assistant performs a dual role by providing direct patient care and administrative support to both providers and staff. The position functions at a level not requiring constant supervision. Essential Functions Maintains patient flow in Clinic and/or Infusion area, ensures patient is roomed in a timely manner, directs physicians and fellows to assigned exam rooms and keeps physicians/nurses apprised of special patient needsAssists medical provider/ Registered Nurse (RN) with dischargesCleans equipment/beds/chairs/rooms between each patient as indicatedMaintains communication with RNs and medical staff to include abnormal vital signs and findings in a timely mannerMaintains communication with patients waiting to see the provider and/or receive treatment and notifies nurse/provider of any patient/family special needs Provides assistance to patients, physicians, fellows and nurses in the medical oncology clinic, radiation oncology clinic and infusion center which includes but not limited to: greeting patients, vitals including height/weight, phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, obtaining medical histories and pertinent clinical information, medication reconciliation, assisting with medical procedures such as biopsies and dressing changes, injections (non-chemo), immunizations, IV placement (non-chemo) and EKG’sPerforms administrative support such as answering phones, updating and working in the electronic medical recordProposes orders in the electronic medical record with the exception of medication orders; including laboratory, radiology and imaging studies, consultations with providers, referrals, and other auxiliary services; order entry will be completed under the supervision of the physician and certification must be maintainedReviews summary list and demographics with each patient at each visit and document changes in electronic medical record and notify registration staff of demographic changesObtains height (in centimeters) at first visit and obtains weight (in kilograms) on each patient visit; notifies provider/nurse of any significant change in weight or vital signs and documents all pertinent clinical information in electronic medical recordServe as transporter for Infusion, radiation and Clinic (e.g. lab specimens, blood products, etc.)Monitors eyewash stations weekly and maintains related documentsMonitors refrigerator temperature daily and records, seeking corrective action for any temperatures out of acceptable rangeMonitors supplies and orders as needed, ensuring supplies are stocked and monitors expiration dates, rotating supplies as needed; ensure supplies are charged appropriately as usedPrepares necessary paperwork for physicians, nurse clinicians and infusion staff and ensures charts are available for physicians, fellows, and nurses prior to patient examination Other Functions Provides assistance to patients and family members, as neededAssists during emergency situations as needed (Stat response)Assists with patient satisfaction/experience initiativesAssists with quality initiativesAssist with audits as neededMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conductAlways complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentialityPerforms other duties as assigned Education Additional Job Description: High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required) Experience No prior experience required for Certified Medical Assistants newly graduated from a vocational/technical training in Medical AssistantSix (6) months of experience in clinical setting for uncertified applicants (required) Certification Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (preferred)