Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Parkville is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Endocrinology clinic. The role blends direct patient care with care coordination, supporting diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, and adrenal disorder management.

You will handle pre-visit planning, vitals, documentation in the EMR, and coordination of tests, vaccines, and referrals. Monday–Friday daytime schedule with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year applicable experience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience with EMR and coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures as needed.
• Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits; manage prior authorizations.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Care Coordination

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

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

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

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)