Medical Assistant - Vascular

Saint Luke's Limited; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Vascular Clinic. The role blends direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative tasks in a collaborative specialty clinic.

You will assist with patient education, follow-up coordination, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR; prior authorization and scheduling tasks are also part of the position.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• CMA credential or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, histories, and clinical information.
• Review medications and allergies for accuracy; document health information.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines; perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures and follow-up care coordination.
• Utilize the EMR to document care and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Injection administration

Team collaboration

Education

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Medical Assistant - Vascular### Medical Assistant - VascularApply: Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0061353# **Job Description**### Medical Assistant – Vascular Clinic **Lee's Summit Location**Join Saint Luke's Vascular Clinic and play a vital role in supporting patients with vascular health needs. This position combines direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities while working alongside providers and nursing staff in a collaborative specialty clinic environment.### What You'll Do **Patient Care*** Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments* Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information* Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy* Administer injections and coordinate vaccines* Perform phlebotomy as needed* Assist providers with procedures as needed* Conduct telephone screening using established protocols* Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor **Vascular Clinic Support*** Support physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients with vascular conditions* Assist with patient education and follow-up care coordination* Communicate provider instructions regarding diagnostic testing, medications, procedures, and follow-up appointments* Coordinate referrals, testing, and specialty services as directed* Support efficient patient flow and clinic operations **Administrative Responsibilities*** Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination* Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record* Complete prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other administrative tasks as needed* Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits* Maintain accurate patient records and documentation* Provide front office coverage as needed* Perform additional duties based on clinic needs### Why You'll Love This Opportunity Convenient Lee's Summit location Collaborative team of providers and nursing staff Opportunity to develop expertise in vascular specialty care Meaningful patient interactions and continuity of care Diverse responsibilities combining clinical and administrative skillsIf you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills and a passion for patient care, we'd love to hear from you! # **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)A network error caused the media download to fail part-way.