Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Responsible for promoting and restoring patient's health by collaborating with physicians and team members; and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist laboratory, nursing and x-ray personnel. Exhibits the core values of Olathe Health System, Inc., compassion, integrity and unity.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients for testing procedures; Check appointment schedules and assists receptionists; Escorts patients to exam room; Assists patients in the patient flow through the lab, nursing, and/or x-ray department; Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing; Routinely monitors and maintains adequate supplies; Demonstrates skill in use of various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures; Rooms patients, measures and records vital signs, weights, allergies, current medications; Instructs patients in collection of samples and test; Labels and maintains proper storage of specimens and tests; Delivers test(s) and obtains results; Maintains current working knowledge of managed care plan requirements; Schedules appointments and/or assist with referrals as needed; Utilizes learned computer skills to view schedule, assign appointments, and search patient demographics; Provides general nursing care to clinic patients; Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards; Prepares equipment, assists physician during treatment, examinations and testing of patients; Performs duties of telephone advice nurse as needed; Observes records and reports patient's condition; Participates fully as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team

Requirements

High School Graduate; 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience OR Graduated from a Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA); CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Nice to have

Previous healthcare experience