Medical Assistant, Horton

Amberwell Health; Horton (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Horton Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers and the health care team in delivering high-quality patient care. You will perform intake, vital signs, injections and vaccinations, EKGs, basic CLIA-waived lab testing, and other duties within the MA scope of practice.

The role requires strong organization, excellent communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy clinic environment. Day shift, full-time, with periodic travel as needed within the clinic network.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Program.
• 1–2 years of clinic experience preferred.
• BLS and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient health history and vital signs.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and exams in the clinic.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing per protocol.
• Document patient data, tests, medications, and treatments in the EHR.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with patients and providers.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Horton Clinic - Horton, KS 66439

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Other

Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing - Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities of the Medical Assistant to include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKG’s, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and perform additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the MA.

Job Duties

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgements based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
• Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

AMBERWELL CULTURE

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Minimum Required Experience: Ability to multi-task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
• Preferred Experience: 1–2-year experience working in a clinic setting

Education

• Minimum Required Education: Completion of an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Licenses

• Minimum Required Licenses: N/A
• Preferred Licenses: N/A

Certifications

• Minimum Required Certifications: BLS Certification, First Aid Certification
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

State License

• N/A