Medical Assistant - LMH Health Primary Care - Eudora

100 Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Eudora (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and healthcare teams in delivering primary care and patient management while maintaining confidentiality.

The role includes medical records, histories, vitals, lab specimen handling, procedures explanation, and assistance with wound/cast care, appointments, and patient education. Requires CNA and EMT certifications, and enrollment in Medical Assistant programs with BLS on hire.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Nursing student who has completed first semester of nursing skills
• Has completed or is enrolled in pre-med/pre-dentistry/pharmacy path with dept checklist within 90 days
• Completion of surgical technologist program with dept checklist within 90 days
• BLS upon hire
• Preferred: Medical Assistant Six months clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Updates and files patient medical records and insurance forms
• Takes medical histories and records vital signs
• Documents medical information in electronic systems
• Explains procedures and prepares patient for examination
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens; sterilizes instruments
• Assists with wound care and cast care
• Schedules appointments and arranges hospital/lab services
• Provides patient teaching on procedures, tests, meds
• Maintains clean, well-equipped treatment rooms
• Interacts with patients professionally and empathetically

Skills

CNA

EMT

Medical Assistant program

Nursing student

BLS

Education

Kansas CNA certification

Medical Assistant program enrollment

EMT 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 community

• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

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)
• Enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Find a career you will love. At LMH Health, great care begins with great people. That's why we hire people driven by excellence, energized by community, and inspired to make a difference - just like you.