Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine

Univer. of Kansas Schoo • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers in the University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita’s Internal Medicine clinic. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, continuous quality improvement, and the delivery of high-quality, efficient patient care. The role includes preparing and rooming patients, performing clinical tasks, communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals, and helping maintain effective clinic operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is required.
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a training program must obtain CMA or RMA certification within 60 days of employment.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of medical assisting principles and procedures, including vital signs, immunizations, medications, in-office lab testing and procedures, and sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and payer requirements, including patient safety, infection control, emergency operations, and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical documentation principles.
• Time-management and work-prioritization skills.
• Ability to use computerized systems to gather data, analyze results, and make recommendations.
• Customer-service and professionalism skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions related to medical assisting duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, residents, physicians, and external partners.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership to improve clinical care and operations.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including uniforms, sterile gloves, and closed-toe shoes.
• Ability to be prompt and present during scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of medical office experience.
• EHR experience; the clinic uses eClinicalWorks.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts and room patients, document chief complaints and HPI, reconcile medications, and obtain vital signs.
• Perform clinical tasks, including administering immunizations and injections, CLIA-waived lab testing, suture and staple removal, EKGs, wound care, and assisting with in-office procedures.
• Respond to calls from patients, pharmacies, and other medical professionals, and relay provider orders or results concerning medications, labs, imaging, and DME.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Participate in clinic process-improvement activities and team meetings to support efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED