Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Olathe Health; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for the Internal Medicine department in Pavilion, British Columbia. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, and assisting in patient care tasks.

Qualified candidates must possess a graduation from an accredited LPN program, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program is mandatory.
• Candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare them for examination.
• Accurately administer medications and document patient reactions.
• Assist in the scheduling of tests and treatments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse graduation from an accredited program

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Position Summary / Career Interest

The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring the patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The LPN practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Records health history of patients and notes abnormal conditions for physicians. Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patient condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aids the physician or advanced practice provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwards charts as appropriate.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments; arranges referrals to a specialist and obtains pre‑authorizations when directed by the provider.
• Collects, documents, and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.
• Notifies patients of test results and follow‑up appointments; refers to RN/MD for patient education.
• Reviews medications, treatment, and after‑visit instructions with patients/families.
• Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
• Coordinates pre‑visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
• Completes necessary forms (e.g., FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
• 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 depending upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High school graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous medical office experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Multi‑State – State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) depending upon work location. Must be in good standing in the state where you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-48603

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.
• 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.