Patient Care Medical Assistant - Front/Clinic Support

The University of Kansas Hospital; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to help move patients efficiently through appointments and procedures at the Olathe Medical Pavilion A site. The role includes preparing patients for visits, assisting with exams, scheduling tests, and maintaining records with a strong focus on customer service.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma in addition to a Medical Assistant program and either CCMA/NRCMA certification or eligibility, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with Medical Assistant training.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience or graduate from accredited MA program.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tests and prepare lab specimens per policy.
• Assist physicians and nurses with procedures as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate patient care and record history for staff review.
• Submit prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies electronically or by fax.
• Maintain medical records and ensure all documentation is in place.
• Keep exam rooms clean and well stocked with supplies and perform required checks.
• Greet patients, register, schedule, pre-certify tests, and handle billing tasks.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Clinical duties

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

CCMA or NRCMA certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to help move patients efficiently through appointments and procedures at the Olathe Medical Pavilion A site. The role includes preparing patients for visits, assisting with exams, scheduling tests, and maintaining records with a strong focus on customer service.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma in addition to a Medical Assistant program and either CCMA/NRCMA certification or eligibility, plus BLS.