Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Kansas communities for over 135 years. This role offers the chance to assist with patient care in a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality treatment and maintaining a clean and orderly setting. You'll play a vital part in helping patients feel comfortable and cared for while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow and contribute to a mission-driven organization that values community and service.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments under physician direction.
• Interview patients and record vital signs and information.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Details

+ Department: Primary Care

+ Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

+ Hospital: Ascension Medical Group

+ Location: 14700 St Teresa Wichita, KS. 67235

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
2. Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties.
3. Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
4. Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
5. Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
2. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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