Medical Assistant / Orthopedics

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus•Topeka, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by a physician and/or advanced practice provider. The role supports patient visits and treatment, maintains medical records, prepares exam rooms and instruments, manages supplies and inventory, and coordinates referrals, insurance authorizations, and prescription, imaging, and laboratory requisitions. This is a full-time, day-shift position with the Orthopedica Clinic in Topeka, Kansas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or medical technologist school/program, or three years of medical assistant experience.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

Enter, maintain, and report medical history and medical coding, and file claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Support patient visits by greeting patients, escorting them to exam rooms, and taking vital signs and other relevant medical information.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments.
Disinfect, organize, and prepare exam rooms for incoming patients while providing patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
Maintain inventory and stock supplies, instruments, and equipment for exam rooms.
Maintain inventory paperwork and review received orders for completeness.
Address and request referrals and insurance authorizations.
Pass patient information to appropriate parties for prescription, x-ray, or laboratory requisitions, including contacting pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.