Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Overland Park, KS

2d

About The Position

Join Saint Luke's Endocrinology at the Mission Farms clinic and help patients manage diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions. This position combines hands-on patient care, care coordination, and administrative support in a collaborative specialty practice.

The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and ongoing care through pre-visit planning, rooming, collecting clinical information, administering injections, coordinating vaccines, and assisting providers with procedures as needed. The role also supports patient education and follow-up, coordinates referrals and testing, communicates provider instructions, and handles documentation, scheduling, refill requests, prior authorizations, and front-office coverage.

The position offers a collaborative team environment with providers and nursing staff, the opportunity to develop endocrinology expertise, meaningful patient relationships, and a blend of clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Compassionate and detail-oriented approach.
• Applicable experience: less than 1 year.

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.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures when needed.
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer service with a professional and compassionate demeanor.
• 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.
• Manage prescription refill requests and prior authorizations.
• 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