Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence

LMH; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in delivering primary health care. You will help with charting, history taking, vital signs, and patient education while ensuring privacy and safety throughout visits.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, instrument sterilization, appointment coordination, and assisting with wound and cast care. A strong emphasis on patient interaction and adherence to regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Kansas CNA certification or be enrolled in/complete a Medical Assistant program.
• Active Kansas EMT or nursing student in early stage with department checklist within 90 days.
• Completion of surgical technologist program or related pre-med studies with checklist within 90 days.
• BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Updates and files patient medical records and insurance forms.
• Takes medical histories and records vital signs; documents in electronic systems.
• Explains procedures and prepares patients for examination with privacy.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens; sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with wound care and cast care; schedules appointments and referrals.
• Performs patient education on procedures, tests and medications.
• Maintains orderly exam rooms and handles prescriptions or refills per protocol.

Skills

Empathy & patient care

Communication

Education

Kansas CNA Certification

Medical Assistant program enrollment/completion

Kansas EMT Certification

Nursing student (first semester skills)

Accredited surgical technologist program

BLS Certification

Job description

# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job Description**I. JOB SUMMARY**A Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks to support the work of the physician and other healthcare professionals. This position assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. **II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Updates and files patient medical records, fill out insurance forms as needed.* Takes medical histories and record vital signs. Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.* Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares patient for examination while providing strict privacy during visit.* Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.* May assist with wound care and cast care.* Handles correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital and lab services.* Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.* Maintain smooth flow of patients through the clinic.* Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.)* Authorizes drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy if certified /registered medical assistant.* Assures treatment rooms are appropriately equipped with necessary instruments, supplies and equipment and keeps waiting/exam rooms neat and clean.* Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize assigned work duties and have a desire to interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner.* Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.* Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.* Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.* Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.* Performs other duties as needed or assigned.* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position**III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS** ***Required***:* Current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); OR* Enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program; OR* Active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); OR* Nursing student who has successfully completed their first semester of nursing skills in an accredited nursing program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire; OR* Has completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited higher education university pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-pa, or pre-dentistry program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire; OR* Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program; must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire* BLS upon hire ***Preferred***:* Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant* Six months clinical experience