Medical Assistant, Orthopedics, Float

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

Job summary

Amberwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant at its Atchison clinic to support providers in delivering clinical services. Responsibilities include patient intake, recording medical history, vitals, injections, vaccines, EKGs, and CLIA-waived labs, while maintaining accurate chart documentation and coordinating referrals.

The MA will work with a care team to follow protocols, ensure patient safety, and contribute to wellness education and preventive care across visits.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task with good organization and effective communication.
• 1–2 years of clinic experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Program.
• BLS and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, verify, and record patient health history.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as directed.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, injections, vaccinations, and minor surgeries.
• Document patient data, treatments, medications, and test results in the chart.
• Coordinate referrals and follow up on tests and test results.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization

Communication

Education

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: Other; Travel Percentage: Travel Between Amberwell Locations; Job Shift: 8 Hour 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 include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKGs, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and performing 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 can make skilled judgments 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 professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in the accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinates and manages 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 specialists 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 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.

AMBERWELL CULTURE

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. We maintain 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 how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

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.