Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to help ensure efficient patient flow and support examination and treatment with exceptional customer service. You will prepare patients, assist physicians, manage records, and coordinate tests within a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, specimen handling, vital signs, and room maintenance while collaborating with nurses and other staff to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA/NCRMA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests, obtains films/reports, and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures as defined on competency checklist.
• Maintains medical records and ensures documentation is complete and filed.
• Performs clerical duties including patient greeting, registration, scheduling, and insurance processing.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures; documents results in the medical record.
• Maintains orderly examination rooms and restocks supplies; performs required equipment checks.

Skills

Vital signs

Greeting patients

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Graduate

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CCMA/NCRMA certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to help ensure efficient patient flow and support examination and treatment with exceptional customer service. You will prepare patients, assist physicians, manage records, and coordinate tests within a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, specimen handling, vital signs, and room maintenance while collaborating with nurses and other staff to support patient care.