Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant responsible for promoting patient health by collaborating with healthcare teams and providing patient support. The ideal candidate must have a High School diploma, Medical Assistant Certification, and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, assisting physician teams, maintaining patient records, and performing essential patient care activities. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• One or more years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for testing procedures and assist with physician’s patient schedules.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform preventative maintenance.
• Instruct patients in sample collection and testing.

Skills

Patient care activities

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Position Title

SW KC Mkt Medical Assistant
Kansas Drive Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

Responsible for promoting and restoring patient’s health by collaborating with physicians and team members and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist laboratory, nursing and X‑ray personnel. Exhibits the core values of Olathe Health System, Inc.: compassion, integrity and unity.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Schedule patients for testing procedures and assist receptionists with physician’s patient schedules. Escort patients to exam rooms, guide patient flow through lab, nursing or X‑ray departments, and prepare exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing. Monitor and maintain supplies to ensure proper functioning of work area. Oversee appointment bookings and prioritize based on patient medical situation.
• Use various equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Maintain equipment operation through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing maintenance requests as needed. Measure and record vital signs, weights, allergies, current medications and other information for physicians.
• Instruct patients in sample collection and testing. Label and store specimens properly, deliver tests, obtain results, and ensure lab reports, X‑ray and other information are in patient records. Arrange age‑specific patient testing and admissions, post test and examination results, and assist patients and families with medication, treatment or educational needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of managed‑care plan requirements and assist with referrals, pre‑certification requirements or laboratory reference testing. Schedule appointments and/or assist with referrals as needed.
• Utilize computer skills to view schedule, assign appointments, search patient demographics and enter, order or retrieve patient results. Demonstrate adherence to regulatory agency standards and the use of OHSI and reference lab computer systems.
• Apply nursing theory, good laboratory practices, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medication knowledge, patient education principles, and safety hazard awareness to deliver safe, patient‑centered care.
• Provide general nursing care to clinic patients, administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, assist physicians during treatment, maintain and clean exam rooms, and prepare necessary supplies.
• Perform telephone advice nurse duties: answer calls, triage, document per protocol, bring critical messages to physicians, prioritize, and communicate next plan of care. Assist with prescription refills as per office protocol.
• Observe, record patient condition and drug or treatment reactions; respond to and refer incoming calls; maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information; document calls and triage forms neatly and orderly.
• Participate fully as a member of the Patient‑Centered Medical Home Team.
• Perform professional, clinical and/or technical competencies required for the assigned unit or department.
• These statements describe essential functions of the job and may vary with department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• One or more years of Medical Assistant experience
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure And Certification

• CPR, AED, BLS – Other BLS within 14 days

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-51819

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please contact recruiters via the accommodation request link.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.