Clinical Support & Patient Care Technician

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join the clinical team. The role involves welcoming patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and supporting providers by documenting in the electronic health record (EHR).

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and healthcare exposure; competency testing is required annually. The position supports patient flow and routine point-of-care testing within a community-focused clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in clinic or healthcare setting preferred.
• Must pass annual competency.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, enters information in EHR.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination and maintains cleanliness.
• Maintains patient flow by monitoring scheduling system.
• Performs routine point-of-care testing.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments; inventories supplies.
• Transports specimens, equipment, or supplies safely.
• Supports Providers in patient care.
• Provides education as directed by Nurse/Provider.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

Emergency response

Computer literacy

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in clinic or healthcare setting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join the clinical team. The role involves welcoming patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and supporting providers by documenting in the electronic health record (EHR).

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and healthcare exposure; competency testing is required annually. The position supports patient flow and routine point-of-care testing within a community-focused clinic.