Medical Assistant - PRN - Occupational health

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will ensure the efficient flow of patients through the health care setting, providing exceptional customer service and support to medical staff. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for visits, scheduling tests, maintaining medical records, and assisting with various procedures. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a team focused on improving patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program required.
• Experience in patient care and clerical duties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Maintains medical records and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Basic Typing and Word Processing

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical Records Software

Job description

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Medical Assistant - PRN - Occupational health

Apply locations Shawnee Mission, KS time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-43017

Position Title

Medical Assistant - PRN - Occupational health KU MedWest

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records.
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or NCRMA

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-43017