Medical Assistant - Open House Prep & Patient Care

Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Olathe Hospital Open House to support efficient patient flow and exam processes. The MA will prepare patients, assist with procedures, coordinate tests, and maintain records with strong customer service and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, specimen handling, vitals, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA/NCRMA certification.
• BLS/CPR certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred CCMA certification (NHA or NCRMA).
• Basic typing and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests, obtains films/reports, and prepares laboratory specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with procedures and examinations per competency checklist.
• Coordinates patient care with the health care team and may record patient history elements.
• Submits, calls, or faxes prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Ensures data for completed procedures is recorded in medical records.
• Maintains medical records and required documentation; distributes reports and files forms.
• Maintains orderly exam rooms; stocks supplies and checks equipment logs.
• Performs clerical duties: greet patients, registration, scheduling, insurance processing, and billing.
• Performs simple procedures as directed; records vital signs and screening results.
• Demonstrates professional, clinical, and technical competencies for the assigned unit.

Skills

Basic typing

Word processing

Clerical duties

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or CCMA/NCRMA certification

Job description

Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Olathe Hospital Open House to support efficient patient flow and exam processes. The MA will prepare patients, assist with procedures, coordinate tests, and maintain records with strong customer service and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, specimen handling, vitals, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure quality patient care.