Medical Assistant- Family Medicine (Paola Clinic)

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 and assist receptionists with appointment schedules; Escort patients to exam rooms and assist patient flow through lab, nursing, and/or x-ray departments; Prepare exam rooms and instruments; Monitor and maintain supplies; Operate and maintain equipment, including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting; Room patients, measure and record vital signs, weights, allergies, and current medications; Instruct patients in sample and test collection, label and store specimens, deliver tests and obtain results; Assist with managed care referrals and pre-certification requirements; Use computer systems to view schedules, assign appointments, search patient demographics, and enter and retrieve patient results; Provide general nursing care and administer prescribed medications and treatments under nursing standards; Assist physicians during treatments, examinations, and testing; Perform telephone advice nurse duties, including triage, documentation, and escalation of critical messages to physicians; Assist with prescription refills per office protocol; Observe and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment; Maintain and review patient records and charts; Participate as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team; Perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate; CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Nice to have

Graduated from a Medical Assistant program; Previous healthcare experience