Medical Assistant - Heart Center

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

19h

About The Position

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks in support of physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role assists with primary health care delivery and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant helps ensure efficient patient flow, supports patient safety, and interacts with patients professionally and empathetically.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following qualifications: current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program; active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); nursing student who has successfully completed the first semester of nursing skills in an accredited nursing program; completed or currently enrolled in an accredited higher education university pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-PA, or pre-dentistry program; or completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
For the nursing student, pre-professional university program, or surgical technologist program pathways, successfully complete the department skills checklist within 90 days of hire.
BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant.
Six months of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Update and file patient medical records and complete insurance forms as needed.
Take medical histories and record vital signs.
Document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and forms.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examinations while maintaining privacy.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
Assist with wound care and cast care as needed.
Handle correspondence, schedule appointments, and arrange hospital and laboratory services.
Provide basic patient education about procedures, laboratory tests, medications, and related topics.
Maintain smooth patient flow through the clinic.
Assist with callbacks to support prompt, prioritized patient care, including communications with patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies.
Authorize drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to pharmacies if certified or registered as a medical assistant.
Keep treatment rooms properly equipped and waiting and examination rooms neat and clean.
Organize and prioritize assigned work duties and interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner.
Comply with laws and regulations for maintaining patient information.
Promote patient safety by communicating patient safety and care issues through appropriate channels.
Assess and correct safety concerns in patient rooms and surrounding areas.
Participate in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.