Medical Assistant III - R103815

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R103815

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. Grade 3N (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant III. The Medical Assistant III will coordinate patient flow by greeting and interacting with patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing and documenting patient information in the chart, and assisting providers during exams. 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.  The Medical Assistant III will participate in tracking performance measures and in quality improvement initiatives within the Ryan White grant framework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Greet and escort patients to exam room, obtain vital signs, obtain pertinent social and previous hospitalization history, reconcile medications, follow-up on tasks and contact patients regarding test results as directed by providers.
• Document patient information in chart. Document pertinent performance measures and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate patient flow for Ryan White 550 Clinic, including registration, scheduling, and follow-up, and HIV prevention and patient counseling.
• Perform or order procedures (EKGs, urinalysis, injections, throat swabs) to obtain specimens for testing.
• Obtain pre-authorizations/pre-certifications, schedule referrals. Follow-up on referral compliance.
• Stock exam rooms and organize supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$27.85

Target Compensation Minimum:

$18.56

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

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.