Assistant Medical

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Cardiology clinic on Day Shift. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare treatment rooms, and support physicians and nurses during exams, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient comfort.

This role emphasizes documentation of patient journeys, maintaining confidentiality, clinic flow, and efficient management of supplies and records.

Qualifications

• Interview patients and record vital signs as part of diagnostic data collection.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean, organized space.
• Assist clinicians with real-time treatments to support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and capture vital signs to support accurate diagnosis.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean, organized space.
• Assist physicians and nurses with real-time treatments to support patient outcomes.
• Document patient journeys and manage essential records with confidentiality.
• Manage medical supplies and administrative tasks to ensure clinic flow.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

Documentation

Room readiness

Team support

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year experience (job-specific)

Job description

• Schedule: Day Shift l Full time #NextGenHealthcare

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group
• Specialty: Cardiology
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full time #NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Guide the patient experience by interviewing patients and capturing vital signs to ensure the clinical team has the critical data needed for accurate diagnosis.
• Prepare healing environments by managing the readiness of treatment rooms, ensuring every patient enters a clean, organized, and professional space.
• Support clinical excellence by assisting physicians and nurses with real-time treatments, directly contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain seamless continuity of care by documenting patient journeys and managing essential records with precision and confidentiality.
• Optimize clinic flow by proactively managing medical supplies and administrative tasks, ensuring the team has the resources necessary to focus on patient health.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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