Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's; Parkville (MO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Luke’s Health System in Parkville, MO, seeks a Medical Assistant to support Endocrinology patients. This full-time role blends direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative duties in a busy specialty clinic.

You’ll take vital signs, review medications, assist with injections, perform phlebotomy, document in EMR, schedule tests, and coordinate referrals while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service. Monday–Friday schedule with Parkville location.

Formación

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Responsabilidades

• Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
• Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines
• Perform phlebotomy as needed
• Assist providers with procedures as needed
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols
• Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, prescription refill requests, and prior authorizations
• Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination
• Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits as needed
• Complete prior authorizations and medication refill requests
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Provide front office support when needed

Conocimientos

Patient care

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Descripción del empleo

Primary Care Clinic | 6185 Jefferson Ave | Parkville | MO

Full time

JobReq0060984

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Endocrinology

Parkville Location

Join Saint Luke's Endocrinology team and help provide exceptional care to patients managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal conditions, and other endocrine disorders. This role offers a combination of direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities in a specialty clinic setting serving the Parkville community.

What You'll Do

Patient Care

• Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information

• Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy

• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines

• Perform phlebotomy as needed

• Assist providers with procedures as needed

• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols

• Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor

Endocrinology Support

• Support patients managing conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions

• Assist with patient education and care coordination

• Monitor and communicate provider instructions regarding laboratory testing, medications, and follow-up appointments

• Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, prescription refill requests, and prior authorizations

Administrative Responsibilities

• Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination

• Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record

• Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits as needed

• Complete prior authorizations and medication refill requests

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

• Provide front office support when needed

• Perform additional duties based on clinic needs

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Convenient Parkville location

Monday-Friday schedule

Collaborative team of providers and nursing staff

Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients managing chronic conditions

Meaningful work that positively impacts patient outcomes

If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys both patient care and care coordination, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings.