Medical Assistant - GI

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works with Saint Luke's Gastroenterology team at the South location in Overland Park, supporting patients with digestive and gastrointestinal health needs. The role combines direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

The Medical Assistant supports patient visits by completing pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, reviewing medications and health information, conducting telephone screening using established protocols, preparing patients for provider visits, and helping maintain clinic flow. The role also assists with patient education and follow-up coordination, communicates provider instructions, coordinates referrals and testing as directed, and performs EMR documentation, scheduling, records maintenance, and front office coverage as needed.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements

• Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
• Compassionate and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning to support efficient and effective patient visits.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy.
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols.
• Prepare patients for provider visits and assist with clinic flow.
• Provide professional, compassionate customer service.
• Support patients receiving care for a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
• Assist with patient education and follow-up care coordination.
• Communicate provider instructions regarding testing, procedures, medications, and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty procedures as directed.
• Use the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination.
• Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record.
• Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Provide front office coverage as needed.
• Perform additional duties based on clinic needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed