Medical Assistant - Heart Center

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks to support physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role assists with primary health care delivery and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. The position is based in the Heart Center.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following qualifications: current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program; active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); nursing student who has successfully completed the first semester of nursing skills in an accredited nursing program; completed or currently enrolled in an accredited university pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-PA, or pre-dentistry program; or completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
Successfully complete the department skills checklist within 90 days of hire if required for the applicable qualification.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant.
Six months of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Update and file patient medical records and complete insurance forms as needed.
Take medical histories, record vital signs, and document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and forms.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examinations while protecting their privacy.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
Assist with wound care and cast care as needed.
Handle correspondence, schedule appointments, and arrange hospital and laboratory services.
Provide simple patient education about procedures, laboratory tests, and medications.
Maintain a smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
Assist with callbacks to patients, pharmacies, insurance companies, and others to support prompt, prioritized patient care.
Authorize drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to pharmacies if certified or registered as a medical assistant.
Ensure treatment rooms are equipped with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment, and keep waiting and examination rooms neat and clean.
Organize and prioritize assigned work and interact with patients professionally and empathetically.
Comply with laws and regulations governing patient information.
Promote patient safety by communicating patient safety and care issues through appropriate channels.
Assess and correct safety concerns in patient rooms and surrounding areas.
Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.