Medical Assistant, Lawrence Pulmonary Specialists

LMH Health; Center (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Work-life harmony

Job summary

LMH Health seeks a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical tasks supporting physicians and healthcare teams. The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, record-keeping and efficient clinic flow.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, specimen handling, patient education, and coordinating lab and hospital services, while maintaining a compassionate, organized approach.

Qualifications

• Requires Kansas CNA certification or enrollment in a Medical Assistant program.
• EMT certification or clinical nursing studies preferred.
• Pre-medical or allied health study ongoing or completed.

Responsibilities

• Updates and files patient medical records and insurance forms.
• Takes medical histories and records vital signs.
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient for examination with privacy.
• Collects laboratory specimens and handles sterile instruments.
• Assists with wound and cast care, as needed.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates tests with hospital and labs.
• Authorizes refills and transmits telephone prescriptions if certified.

Education

CNA (Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant)

Medical Assistant program

EMT (Kansas)

Nursing student in accredited program

Pre-med / pre-optometry / pre-pa / pre-dentistry program

Surgical technologist program

BLS certification

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 communityTuition reimbursement to support continuing educationProfessional development and recognitionExcellent benefitsWe’re looking for you.Job DescriptionI . JOB SUMMARYA 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 RESPONSIBILITIESUpdates 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 positionIII. JOB QUALIFICATIONSRequired :Current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); OREnrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program; ORActive Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); ORNursing 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; ORHas 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; ORCompletion of an accredited surgical technologist program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hireBLS upon hirePreferred :Certified/Registered as a Medical AssistantSix months clinical experienceOur Cultural BeliefsPeople FirstIntegrity MattersBetter TogetherAt 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.