Medical Assistant (2959)

US Heart and Vascular; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join Heartland Cardiology in Wichita, KS. Greet outpatients, collect specimens, perform EKGs, assist with procedures, schedule TeleMed or Doxyme appointments, and maintain patient information per clinic protocol.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; MA certification preferred but not required; 1 year medical office experience; phlebotomy experience preferred; BLS within 1 month of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• 1 year medical office experience required.
• 2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet outpatients, visitors and families and direct to waiting areas.
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks when trained.
• Assist with scheduling TeleMed or Doxyme appointments; provide patient instruction.
• Support physician and staff during procedures; record vital signs and other measurements.
• Review medications with patients and document in the system.

Skills

Patient communication

EKG

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Medical Assistant (2959)

Heartland - Webb Main - Wichita, KS 67226

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School Diploma/GED

Category Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team at Heartland Cardiology in Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and direct outpatients, visitors, and families in a pleasant and caring manner to waiting areas, exam rooms and ancillary departments.
• Perform venipuncture (if trained) and finger sticks on lab patients for processing.
• Assist with scheduling of TeleMed or Doxyme appointments and provide patient instruction.
• Assist Clinic physician and/or physician’s staff with any procedures (i.e., vital signs, weight, positioning, disrobing, etc.).
• Review current medications with patients and document in computer.
• Communicate any physician delays to patient and monitor patient until physician enters exam room.
• Perform EKG on patients as ordered by physician.
• Obtain and document patient information as per clinic physician’s protocol.
• Know incoming physician schedules to organize appointments and issue appropriate memos regarding incoming physician visits.
• Keep clinic staff informed of pertinent information regarding patients.
• Clean the exam room after each patient and sanitize exam room at the end of each day.
• Make referrals for providers as requested, with help and guidance from the provider’s nurse. Provide proper documentation of referrals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• 1-year medical office experience required
• 2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

About Wichita, KS:

Wichita is affordable, with a strong job market in aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The cost of living is low, making homeownership easier. It has a growing arts scene, great schools, and plenty of parks. With urban perks and small-town charm, Wichita is a great place to live.