Medical Assistant (FT) - Olathe Cancer Center

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team at the Olathe Cancer Center. This full-time role involves ensuring a smooth patient experience by assisting with examinations, managing medical records, and performing clerical duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for patient care. Join a collaborative team that values exceptional service and contributes to the health and well-being of the community. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience or graduate of an accredited program.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and assist in examinations and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and ensure cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Perform clerical duties including scheduling and registration.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Title

Medical Assistant (FT) - Olathe Cancer Center Olathe Health Cancer Center 15123 S. OMC Parkway

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. This role contributes to patient care by preparing patients for visits, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic tests or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, 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 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.
• 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-42322

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.