Medical Assistant

kansashealthsystem; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for the Olathe Medical Pavilion A in Kansas. You will support patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and assist clinicians with procedures while maintaining accurate patient records and delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements include a High School diploma, 1+ year MA experience or MA program completion, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tests, obtain films/reports, and prepare lab specimens as required.
• Assist physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations.
• Record patient history elements for clinical staff review.
• Submit prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintain and document electronic medical records.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked; check equipment logs.
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, scheduling, and billing tasks.
• Record vital signs and basic measurements.
• Comply with department competencies and policies.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Position Title

Medical AssistantOlathe Medical Pavilion A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience OR
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56036

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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