Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & Imaging Support

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the SW KC Market at Kansas Drive Medical Pavilion. You will support physicians and nursing staff, schedule testing procedures, escort patients, prepare rooms, and assist with specimen collection and lab processes.

CPR/BLS certification is required, with BLS within 14 days of hire. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 1+ year MA experience or MA program completion or MA certification (CCMA or NRCMA).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience OR graduated from a Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
• CPR/AED/BLS certification required; BLS within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for testing procedures.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with patient flow.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing.
• Operate and maintain equipment; perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Take vital signs, collect samples, and prepare specimens.
• Assist with telephone triage and patient communication as needed.

Skills

CPR/AED/BLS

Medical Assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the SW KC Market at Kansas Drive Medical Pavilion. You will support physicians and nursing staff, schedule testing procedures, escort patients, prepare rooms, and assist with specimen collection and lab processes.

CPR/BLS certification is required, with BLS within 14 days of hire. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 1+ year MA experience or MA program completion or MA certification (CCMA or NRCMA).