Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedure Support

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow in a healthcare setting, delivering culturally sensitive care and exceptional service. You will prepare patients for visits, assist with procedures, and coordinate tests and records.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant program completion or 3+ years of related clinic experience, CPR/BLS certification, strong typing skills, and solid clerical abilities to support scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+ years in medical office roles.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient typing and word processing; able to perform clinical competencies.
• Must meet the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of patients through the health care setting with culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service
• Prepare patients for visits and perform limited procedures
• Accurately schedule tests, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens according to policy
• Assist physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate and implement patient-care plans
• Record elements of patient history for clinical staff review
• Electronically submit, call and/or fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Record completed-procedure data on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintain medical records and required documentation; distribute reports and correspondence; file, photocopy and process chart-related forms
• Maintain examination-room orderliness and cleanliness; stock supplies and maintain par levels
• Complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator, eyewash, emergency/crash cart and suction checks
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, financial records, phone answering and charge entry
• Perform simple procedures as directed by nurses or physicians and as defined on the competency checklist
• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight and screening procedures
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Patient Scheduling

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Record Documentation

Procedure Assistance

Customer Service

Cultural Sensitivity

Collaboration

Typing

EMR Systems

Word Processing

Education

Medical Assistant Program

3+ years experience in Medical Assistant/clinic office

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Word Processing Software

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow in a healthcare setting, delivering culturally sensitive care and exceptional service. You will prepare patients for visits, assist with procedures, and coordinate tests and records.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant program completion or 3+ years of related clinic experience, CPR/BLS certification, strong typing skills, and solid clerical abilities to support scheduling and documentation.