Medical Assistant - GI

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City, MO seeks a Medical Assistant for their GI clinic. The role is about 70% on the phones and 30% rooming patients, assisting providers and nursing staff with pre-visit planning and vitals.

You will handle prior authorizations, medication refills, scheduling, EMR documentation, and reflex to phlebotomy and injections as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in caring for sicker patients.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and empathy when dealing with patients and insurance companies.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and medical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit planning and rooming patients.
• Obtain vitals and review medical history.
• Utilize the EMR system and document scans.
• Administer injections and vaccine coordination.
• Telephone screening, prior authorizations, scheduling and referrals.

Job description

Saint Luke's North Hospital | 5830 NW Barry Rd | Kansas City | MO

Full time

JobReq0056526

Job Description

Our GI clinic in North Kansas City is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! This position is approximately 70% on the phones and 30% rooming. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, equally comfortable dealing with insurance companies and patient concerns. On the phones, you will work with prior authorizations, medication refills, scheduling, referrals, and procedure follow up care. Our rooming expectations are standard – obtain vitals, perform medication reconciliation, and review medical history. Previous GI experience is a plus, but not required.

We support our GI providers as a team. You should be comfortable taking notes and adapting to multiple providers. Our patients can be very sick so we need someone compassionate and understanding when handling calls from upset patients. If you are organized, can take direction well but not be afraid to ask questions as needed, and are a strong team member who is willing to jump in and help then this position may be for you! The entire job description is below.

Position responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, vaccine coordination, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. Incumbent in position must have excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

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