Medical Assistant, Lawrence GI Consultants

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks to support the work of the physician and other healthcare professionals. This position assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. Schedule: 8a-4:30p.

Responsibilities

Updates and files patient medical records, fill out insurance forms as needed; Takes medical histories and record vital signs; Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms; Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares patient for examination while providing strict privacy during visit; Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments; May assist with wound care and cast care; Handles correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital and lab services; Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.; Maintain smooth flow of patients through the clinic; Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care; Authorizes drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy if certified/registered medical assistant; Assures treatment rooms are appropriately equipped and keeps waiting/exam rooms neat and clean; Organizes and prioritizes assigned work duties; Complies with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information; Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues; Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety; Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities; Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

Current or previous Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), or enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant program, or active Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or nursing student who has successfully completed their first semester of nursing skills in an accredited nursing program, or has completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited higher education university pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-pa, or pre-dentistry program, or completion of an accredited surgical technologist program (for the last two student/completion options, must successfully complete department skills checklist within 90 days of hire); BLS upon hire; Preferred: Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant; Six months clinical experience

Nice to have

Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant; Six months clinical experience

Benefits

Flexible work-life harmony; Competitive pay; Great advancement potential; Join a team that cares about the community; Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education; Professional development and recognition; Excellent benefits