Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Olathe Medical Pavilion to support the efficient flow of patients by preparing visits, assisting clinicians, scheduling tests, and maintaining records.

The role requires a high school diploma and either MA experience, graduation from an MA program, or MA certification (CCMA or NRCMA). BLS certification within 14 days is required. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate patient care; may record elements of patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintains medical records; ensures required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification of tests and medications, processing insurance forms, and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record.

Education

High School Graduate or MA program completion or Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Olathe Medical Pavilion to support the efficient flow of patients by preparing visits, assisting clinicians, scheduling tests, and maintaining records.

The role requires a high school diploma and either MA experience, graduation from an MA program, or MA certification (CCMA or NRCMA). BLS certification within 14 days is required. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.