Medical Assistant - Heart Center

LMH Health; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and healthcare professionals by performing administrative and clinical tasks, while maintaining strict patient confidentiality and supporting the delivery of primary care. You will update records, take histories and vital signs, explain procedures, collect specimens, and assist with wound care.

Strong organization, empathy, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have active Kansas CNA, EMT, or enrollment/completion in a Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Nursing student in accredited program or pre-med/pre-dentistry/pre-PA track may qualify.
• Completion or enrollment in surgical technologist program with 90-day skills checklist.
• Preferred: Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Update and file patient medical records; complete insurance forms as needed.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs; document information electronically.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare for exams with patient privacy.
• Collect lab specimens; dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize instruments.
• Assist with wound care, cast care, and basic patient education.
• Manage appointments; coordinate hospital and lab services.
• Maintain patient flow and assist with callbacks for timely care.
• Authorize refills as directed and handle telephone prescriptions when certified.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked and clean; uphold patient safety.
• Organize and prioritize duties; interact with patients empathetically.
• Comply with privacy laws; participate in safety reporting and committees.
• Perform other duties as needed; maintain regular attendance.

Job description

Something special starts here.

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You’ll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

Job Description

I**. JOB SUMMARY**
A Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks to support the work of the physician and other healthcare professionals. This position assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Updates and files patient medical records, fill out insurance forms as needed.
• Takes medical histories and record vital signs. Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares patient for examination while providing strict privacy during visit.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
• May assist with wound care and cast care.
• Handles correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital and lab services.
• Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
• Maintain smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
• Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.)
• Authorizes drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy if certified /registered medical assistant.
• Assures treatment rooms are appropriately equipped with necessary instruments, supplies and equipment and keeps waiting/exam rooms neat and clean.
• Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize assigned work duties and have a desire to interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
• Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
• Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required :

• Current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); OR
• Enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program; OR
• Active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); OR
• Nursing student who has successfully completed their first semester of nursing skills in an accredited nursing program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire; OR
• Has completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited higher education university pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-pa, or pre-dentistry program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire; OR
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire
• BLS upon hire

Preferred :

• Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant
• Six months clinical experience

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health,we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.