Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence

LMH Health; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in Kansas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and health teams in a busy clinic. The role blends administrative tasks with clinical support, focusing on patient intake, vital signs, and coordination of care while upholding patient confidentiality.

Applicants should be enrolled in or have completed a MA program or related training, possess BLS, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Kansas CNA; OR enrolled/completed MA program; OR active EMT.
• BLS certification required at hire; knowledge of patient privacy laws.
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate care in a clinic.

Responsibilities

• Update and file patient records; assist with insurance forms.
• Take histories and vital signs; document in electronic records.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for exams while maintaining privacy.
• Collect specimens; assist with wound/cast care as needed.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate hospital and lab services.
• Support patient teaching on procedures and tests.
• Ensure smooth clinic flow and timely patient care.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Education

Kansas CNA certification

MA program enrollment or completion

BLS certification

EMT certification

Pre-med / nursing track experience

Tools

Electronic health records

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

Please note: Our clinics are open and staffed Monday through Friday , and employees are expected to have availability that supports a five-day-per-week clinic operation. Applicants should ensure their schedules allow them to meet these weekday staffing requirements before applying.

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

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health,we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.