Ambulatory Float Medical Assistant - Care Team Catalyst

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City seeks an Ambulatory Float Pool Medical Assistant to support efficient patient flow in the Medical Pavilion. This full-time role involves assisting clinicians, preparing patients for visits, managing records, and coordinating care with the team.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, taking vital signs, handling clerical tasks, and ensuring documentation is complete. Strong customer service and accuracy are essential to patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic typing and word processing skills are required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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 health care team to coordinate and implement patient care; may record patient history elements.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Ensures data for completed procedures is recorded in medical records.
• Maintains medical records, documentation, and distributes reports as needed.
• Maintains orderliness of exam rooms; stocks supplies and checks equipment logs.
• Performs clerical duties including greeting patients, scheduling, pre-certification, and billing processing.
• Performs simple procedures as directed and documents vital signs and screenings in medical records.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Basic typing and word processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City seeks an Ambulatory Float Pool Medical Assistant to support efficient patient flow in the Medical Pavilion. This full-time role involves assisting clinicians, preparing patients for visits, managing records, and coordinating care with the team.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, taking vital signs, handling clerical tasks, and ensuring documentation is complete. Strong customer service and accuracy are essential to patient care.