Certified Medical Assistant, Kleinert Kutz Hand Care, 8a-5p

UofL Health · Louisville

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Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals

• Reconciles medication list in EHR

• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks

• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)

• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR

• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)

• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions

• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals

• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families

• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules

• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations

• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms

• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications

• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms

• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments

• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets

• General office maintenance and housekeeping

• Complete reporting and tracking as requested

• 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

Notes on Qualifications:

• The employee is required to obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) from a nationally recognized organization within 90-days of hire if not certified at time of hire. Continued maintenance of this certification is required for this position.

• Furthermore, in lieu of the work experience requirement, documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office will be accepted

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