Position Title

Medical Assistant - KU MedWest

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:The Ambulatory Clinic Healthcare Associate is responsible for assuring 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 FunctionsAccurately schedules radiology tests; obtains films and reports; 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.Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical recordsMaintains 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 ExperienceHigh School GraduateEnrolled in an accredited school of nursing having completed ORBachelors Degree in a Health Care or Science related field OR3 years of inpatient/rehab/LTC experience under the direction of a RN
Preferred Education and ExperiencePrevious medical office experience
Required Licensure and CertificationBasic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-37907

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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