Medical Assistant - Non-Operative Spine
About The Position
Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Spine & Sports Medicine Clinic at the South location in Overland Park. The Medical Assistant assists providers and the nursing team in delivering professional medical care. The role includes preparing for visits, rooming patients, documenting vital signs, assisting with injections and procedures, using electronic medical record systems, managing patient documentation, conducting telephone screening according to established protocols, completing insurance prior authorizations, and supporting efficient clinic operations. The successful candidate is patient-focused, professional, attentive to detail, and able to collaborate with providers and clinical staff while providing compassionate customer service.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Medical Assistant diploma.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of Medical Assistant experience.
- Previous experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or a specialty clinic setting.
- Experience using EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments.
- Room patients and obtain and document vital signs.
- Assist providers with injections and in-office procedures.
- Use EPIC and other electronic medical record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Scan, upload, and maintain patient records and documentation.
- Conduct telephone screening using established clinical protocols.
- Complete insurance prior authorizations and other administrative activities.
- Coordinate patient care activities to maintain efficient clinic flow.
- Build rapport with patients and provide outstanding customer service.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support patient care needs.
- Maintain professionalism and compassion in patient interactions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on clinic needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
