Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare patients for visits, take vitals, and assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, scheduling, prescription processing, chart maintenance, and maintaining rooms and supplies. Requires high school diploma and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification.
• BLS/CPR certification may be preferred per job postings.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules tests and prepares specimens.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations.
• Collaborates with the care team to coordinate and document patient care.
• Electronically submits prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintains medical records and ensures documentation is complete.
• Keeps examination rooms orderly and stocked; maintains supplies and logs.
• Performs clerical duties: greet patients, scheduling, pre-certification, and billing tasks.
• Measures and records vital signs, height, weight, and screening data.

Skills

Basic typing and word processing

Education

High School Graduate

Accredited Medical Assistant program or MA certification (CCMA/NCRMA)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare patients for visits, take vitals, and assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, scheduling, prescription processing, chart maintenance, and maintaining rooms and supplies. Requires high school diploma and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent certification.