Medical Assistant

Summit Surgical; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Surgical in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a dynamic Medical Assistant to join our team. The role blends patient care with administrative duties to keep clinic operations running smoothly, including room preparation, vital signs, scheduling, and records management.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in a healthcare setting, and familiarity with EHR systems. CPR certification may be required; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a medical office setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic medical procedures and terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep rooms neat.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for consultations.
• Take vital signs and record patient information accurately.
• Assist in managing patient inquiries and scheduling appointments.
• Answer calls and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Manage appointment scheduling and reminders.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and external parties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Medical Assistant. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing exceptional patient care while also assisting with administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. If you're passionate about healthcare and enjoy a mix of patient interaction and office responsibilities, this position is perfect for you.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for consultations.
• Take vital signs and record patient information accurately.
• Assist in managing patient inquiries and scheduling appointments.

Administrative Duties

• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintain patient records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Manage appointment scheduling and reminders.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, managers, providers, other clinic staff, outside agencies, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a medical office setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic medical procedures and terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• CPR certification may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily an action position requiring walking, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. At times must lift up to 75 pounds. Potential for long periods of standing. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and other facility operating systems. Must have auditory acuity to effectively interact with patients and public.

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Schedule is set by the Clinic Manager.