Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Float

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant Ambulatory Float for the Westwood Medical Pavilion in Kansas. The role focuses on ensuring smooth patient flow, preparing patients for visits, supporting clinicians, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, assisting with procedures, handling clerical tasks, vital signs, and ensuring documentation is complete.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR at least 3 years of Medical Assistant, Health Care Associate or clinic office job-related experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days of hire.
• 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 procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist.
• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans; may record patient history elements 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 forms and in medical records.
• Maintains room and supply organization; stocks areas; checks logs and equipment.
• Performs clerical duties including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, and entering charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed; takes vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures; documents in medical record.

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant Ambulatory Float for the Westwood Medical Pavilion in Kansas. The role focuses on ensuring smooth patient flow, preparing patients for visits, supporting clinicians, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, assisting with procedures, handling clerical tasks, vital signs, and ensuring documentation is complete.