Medical Assistant, FT Olathe Health Campus

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team at the Olathe Health Campus. This full-time role involves facilitating patient care and ensuring a smooth flow of operations within the clinic. You will be responsible for preparing patients for visits, assisting healthcare professionals during procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care while working in a supportive environment that values exceptional customer service and teamwork. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or graduation from an accredited program.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Medical Record Management

Clerical Duties

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Medical Assistant, FT Olathe Health Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Proposed location and schedule: This is a full time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and is located at Olathe Medical Center, Doctors Building. 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.
• 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

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.