Medical Assistant III - R103498

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R103498

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of post high school Medical Assistant or related program and two years of related experience. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. The university offers market competitive salary and benefits. Grade 3N

Position Description:

The Division of Infectious Diseases if seeking to hire a Medical Assistant III. The Medical Assistant III will be responsible for coordinating daily tasks and will provide a courteous and seamless experience for patients that are being seen in the Civil Surgeon Clinic.  The Medical Assistant III serves as a critical member of the patient care team as it provides initial in-person or telephone consults for Civil Surgeon Clinic patients, gathering key pieces of information and providing initial recommendations. The Medical Assistant III will obtain vital signs, prepare and document information in the chart, and assist providers during exams.  This position will process and reconcile all patient payment and billing tasks for the clinic, as well as update patient medical records in EPIC, which includes documents showing vaccine history and visit activities. The Medical Assistant III will also perform or order necessary procedures (EKGs, urinalysis, injections, throat swabs, etc.). This role will also assist in scheduling appointments, obtaining pre-authorizations, referrals, and patient follow-up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate patient flow for Civil Surgeon Clinic including registration, scheduling and follow-up, and documenting patient information in health records.
• Provide initial consultation to program patients in-person or over the phone based on patient need, patient status, and update patient medical and vaccine record.
• Coordinate all patient billing, create invoices, collect payment, and batch out daily credit card and cash payments for services rendered at the Civil Surgeon Clinic.
• Greet and escort patients to exam room, obtain vitals, perform phlebotomy, and assist providers during exams.
• Perform or order procedure (EKGs, injections, throat swabs) to obtain specimens for testing.
• Prepare necessary paperwork verifying Civil Surgeon exam.
• Review medical history and immunization records.
• Stock exam rooms and organize supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.