Medical Assistant III - New Medical
About The Position
The Medical Assistant III performs administrative and clinical tasks at New Market Health Care in Wichita, Kansas. The role maintains patient records, prepares patients and examination rooms, and assists physicians and other providers with examinations and treatment. It also supports clinic flow, patient scheduling, supply management, specimen handling, routine diagnostic testing, and general office duties. The position requires professional, courteous interactions with patients and colleagues, accurate documentation, adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and participation in training and compliance efforts.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification, or completion within six months of employment.
- Ability to deal with the public efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively.
- Basic computer skills for entering and retrieving data, including use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Consistent professional conduct.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Full range of bodily motion and ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
- Vision and hearing within the normal range.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant or in a closely related position.
- CNA or CMA credential, or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
- Experience with EMR systems.
Responsibilities
- Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and other information, including test results, in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Accurately document patient encounters with providers.
- Clean and package instruments for autoclaving.
- Dispose of contaminated supplies using universal precautions for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Perform general office duties, including answering telephones and completing insurance forms.
- Build trust with patients and relatives through active listening, professionalism, and sensitivity to courtesy, dignity, and privacy.
- Follow the organization’s mission and approved policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Attend training events and maintain competency as required.
- Support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned, including OSHA and HIPAA.
- Prioritize work effectively to facilitate clinic flow.
- Inventory and order medical, laboratory, or office supplies and equipment.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
- Collect and log specimens and prepare them for testing.
- Administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Change wound dressings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
