Compassionate Medical Assistant | Patient Care & Admin Pro

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Medical Pavilion to help move patients through visits efficiently and with compassionate care. You will prep patients, assist clinicians, perform basic procedures, and support registration and documentation.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent experience), BLS certification within 14 days, and basic typing skills; prior

Qualifications

• Basic typing and word processing required.
• Clinical support and patient interaction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests and prepares specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures.
• Documents medical history for clinical staff review.
• Transmits prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintains medical records and documentation.
• Keeps exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies.
• Performs clerical duties (registration, scheduling, insurance forms).
• Performs vital signs and basic measurements.
• Adheres to unit-specific competencies.

Skills

Basic typing

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant program graduate or CCMA/NCRMA certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Medical Pavilion to help move patients through visits efficiently and with compassionate care. You will prep patients, assist clinicians, perform basic procedures, and support registration and documentation.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent experience), BLS certification within 14 days, and basic typing skills; prior