Medical Assistant FT( Cardiology Clinic) Olathe Cardiovascular Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports efficient patient flow in the Cardiology Clinic at the Olathe and Paola Campus by facilitating examinations and treatment in a culturally sensitive manner and providing exceptional customer service. The role prepares patients for visits, performs limited procedures, schedules diagnostic tests and consultations, maintains patient records, organizes clinic and examination rooms, manages supply and equipment inventory, and assists physicians, nurses, other medical staff, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- At least one year of Medical Assistant experience, or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or Medical Assistant certification (CCMA or NRCMA).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.
Responsibilities
- Schedule tests accurately, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens according to policy.
- Assist physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist.
- Coordinate and implement patient-care plans with the health care team and, when needed, record elements of patient history for clinical staff review.
- Submit, call in, and/or fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
- Ensure data from completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records.
- Maintain medical records and required documentation; distribute reports and correspondence; and file, photocopy, and process medical chart forms.
- Keep examination rooms orderly and clean; stock assigned areas; maintain supply par levels; and complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator and eyewash logs and emergency/crash cart and suction checks.
- Perform clerical duties, including greeting and registering patients, scheduling, pre-certifying tests, procedures, and medications, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, answering phones, and entering ambulatory care charges.
- Perform simple procedures as directed by a nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
- Measure and document vital signs, height, and weight, and perform screening procedures.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Carry out other duties as assigned, which may vary by department or unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
