Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Operations

Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant to help maintain smooth patient flow and assist clinicians across the care team. The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, scheduling tests, and maintaining medical records with high accuracy.

Qualified applicants should have a High School Diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent experience), and BLS certification within 14 days; CCMA/NCRMA certification

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant.
• CCMA or NCRMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules tests and prepares specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians, nurses and staff with procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collects patient history elements for clinical staff review and records in the medical chart.
• Electronically submits prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintains medical records and ensures documentation is complete and filed properly.
• Performs clerical duties including greeting patients, scheduling, pre-certification, and insurance forms.
• Performs vital signs and basic screening and documents results.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

CCMA or NCRMA certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant to help maintain smooth patient flow and assist clinicians across the care team. The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, scheduling tests, and maintaining medical records with high accuracy.

Qualified applicants should have a High School Diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent experience), and BLS certification within 14 days; CCMA/NCRMA certification