Ambulatory Float Medical Assistant - Patient Flow & Support

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Float Pool Medical Assistant to ensure efficient patient flow and assist in examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing patients, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostics, maintaining records, and supporting the clinical team.

You will perform vital signs, clerical tasks, and simple procedures under supervision, with emphasis on culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR at least 3 years of related job experience.
• Basic typing and word processing.

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 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 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 documentation is available; distributes reports and correspondence; files and processes forms.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks supplies; checks logs and equipment.
• Performs clerical duties: greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, financial records, phones, ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by nurse/physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures; documents in medical record.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Float Pool Medical Assistant to ensure efficient patient flow and assist in examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing patients, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostics, maintaining records, and supporting the clinical team.

You will perform vital signs, clerical tasks, and simple procedures under supervision, with emphasis on culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service.