Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with procedures. The role includes clerical duties, scheduling tests, and maintaining records within a patient-focused team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 1+ year MA experience or MA program completion, and BLS certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with collaborative care at multiple KU Health System locations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience OR graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR MA Certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
• BLS or BCLS certification (AHA) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests, prepares films/reports, and handles lab specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians/nurses with procedures as defined on competency checklist.
• Coordinates patient care with health care team and records patient history elements.
• Submits prescriptions/refills electronically or via fax to outpatient pharmacies.
• Records data for procedures in medical records and ensures documentation is complete.
• Maintains exam rooms, supplies, and equipment checks and logs.
• Performs greeting, registration, scheduling, and pre-certification of tests and medications.

Skills

Vital signs

Registration

Clerical work

Education

High School Graduate

1+ years MA experience

MA program graduate

MA certification CCMA/NRCMA

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with procedures. The role includes clerical duties, scheduling tests, and maintaining records within a patient-focused team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 1+ year MA experience or MA program completion, and BLS certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with collaborative care at multiple KU Health System locations.