Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

kansashealthsystem; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant (PRN) at KU MedWest campus supports efficient patient flow by preparing patients for visits, performing limited procedures, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and assisting physicians and nurses. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive, high‑quality customer service in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, assisting with examinations, documenting patient history, processing prescriptions, and maintaining clean exam rooms and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate and/or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Basic typing and word processing skills.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules tests and prepares specimens per policy.
• Assists physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures.
• Coordinates care with the health care team and records patient history.
• Electronically submits prescriptions to outpatient pharmacies.
• Maintains medical records and ensures required documentation is in the chart.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, stocked, and logs equipment checks.
• Performs clerical duties (registration, scheduling, billing) and records ambulatory care charges.
• Performs vital signs and basic screening procedures.

Skills

Basic typing

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

The Medical Assistant (PRN) at KU MedWest campus supports efficient patient flow by preparing patients for visits, performing limited procedures, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and assisting physicians and nurses. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive, high‑quality customer service in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, assisting with examinations, documenting patient history, processing prescriptions, and maintaining clean exam rooms and supplies.