MA/LPN - Family Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant/MA-LPN for the Mahaffie Medical Pavilion, located at Olathe Campus. This full-time position supports patient flow, prepares patients for visits, and assists physicians and nurses with procedures, exams, and documentation.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, adherence to clinical protocols, and teamwork with the health care staff to ensure efficient patient care and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience OR
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests, obtains films/reports, prepares lab specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians/nurses with procedures and examinations per competency checklist.
• Coordinates patient care with health care team; may record patient history for staff review.
• Electronically submits prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Ensures data for completed procedures is recorded in medical records.
• Maintains medical records and required documentation; distributes reports.
• Keeps examination rooms clean and stocked; maintains supply/par levels; logs checks.
• Performs clerical duties: greeting patients, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, charges.
• Performs basic procedures as directed by nurse/physician per competency checklist.
• Records vital signs, height/weight, and screening data in patient chart.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

BLS/CPR Certification (AHA)

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy prescription processing

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Proposed hours and location: This full time position is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5pm and is located at the Olathe Campus.

Position Title

MA/LPN - Family Medicine

Mahaffie Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience OR
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-59125

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.