Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's Health System • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works at Saint Luke's Endocrinology's Mission Farms clinic, supporting patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions. The role combines hands-on patient care, care coordination, and administrative support in a collaborative specialty practice.

Responsibilities include preparing for visits, rooming patients, collecting vital signs and clinical information, reviewing health records, administering injections, coordinating vaccines, performing phlebotomy as needed, assisting providers with procedures, and conducting telephone screenings. The Medical Assistant also supports patient education and follow-up, communicates provider instructions, coordinates referrals and testing, manages prescriptions and prior authorizations, and maintains records in the electronic medical record. Front office coverage and other duties may be required based on clinic needs.

Requirements

• Applicable experience: less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning to help ensure 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.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures when needed.
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols.
• Provide professional, compassionate customer service.
• Support patients managing chronic endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other hormonal conditions.
• Assist with patient education and follow-up care coordination.
• Communicate provider instructions regarding medications, laboratory testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, prescription refills, and prior authorizations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Collaborative team environment with providers and nursing staff.
• Opportunity to develop specialty endocrinology expertise.
• Meaningful patient relationships and long-term continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

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