Medical Assistant - Hedge Lane, Olathe

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. The role contributes to patient care by:

• Preparing patients for visits
• Performing limited procedures
• Scheduling diagnostic tests or consults
• Maintaining patient records
• Organising clinic/exam rooms
• Maintaining supply/equipment inventory
• Assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff

Additional responsibilities include:

• Accurately scheduling tests; obtaining films and reports; preparing laboratory specimens according to policy
• Assisting physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist
• Collaborating with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care
• Recording elements of the patient history for clinical staff review
• Electronically submitting, calling, and/or faxing prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensuring data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintaining medical records; ensuring all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributing reports and correspondence; filing, photocopying, and processing forms related to medical charts
• Maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocking assigned areas and ensuring par levels of supplies are maintained; checking and completing required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction, and other required checks
• Performing 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
• Performing simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist
• Performing vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documenting in the 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
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Required Licensure and Certification:

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

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-40837