Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Office Support

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the Lincoln Center team in a full-time day shift. You will support providers with examinations, manage patient flow, document visits, and coordinate tests and referrals to maintain efficient, patient-centered care.

The role requires completing a medical assistant program or related training, with relevant clinical experience. Certification substitutions are acceptable; a PCTC/AMCA or Kansas-certified CMA/MA is

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician certification may substitute for the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows; assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff; document medical information using the appropriate electronic forms.
• Prepare and maintain patient records and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
• Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions; schedule patient appointments.
• Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations.
• Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
• Meets the needs of any patient in the department; applies proper techniques with dressing changes and sterile technique as needed.
• Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.
• Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities; attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety

Education activities

Education

Medical Assistant program

Nursing program (first semester)

Certified Nursing Assistant / CMA / MA alternative cert

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the Lincoln Center team in a full-time day shift. You will support providers with examinations, manage patient flow, document visits, and coordinate tests and referrals to maintain efficient, patient-centered care.

The role requires completing a medical assistant program or related training, with relevant clinical experience. Certification substitutions are acceptable; a PCTC/AMCA or Kansas-certified CMA/MA is