Ambulatory Clinic Assistant — Patient Flow & Care Support

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Assistant to ensure smooth patient flow, assist with visits, take vital signs, and maintain clinic rooms and supplies. The role includes coordinating with the care team and handling medical records and clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 6 months of healthcare/clinic experience or enrollment in a Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• At least 6 months of health care or clinic office experience OR enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic typing and word processing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses to room patients, obtain vital signs, set patient up on MyChart and report findings to medical assistant or RN.
• Collaborates with health care team to obtain outside records prior to or during clinic visit as delegated by the medical assistant, RN, or physician.
• Maintains medical records; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies, and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks supplies and ensures par levels; checks logs and equipment.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; and answering phones.
• Performs in the role of chaperone during sensitive examinations or when requested.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program (enrollment)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Assistant to ensure smooth patient flow, assist with visits, take vital signs, and maintain clinic rooms and supplies. The role includes coordinating with the care team and handling medical records and clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 6 months of healthcare/clinic experience or enrollment in a Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification.