Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

The Medical Assistant supports the educational, clinical, and patient care missions of the Internal Medicine Residency Program by ensuring the efficient flow of patients throughout the ambulatory care setting. Working collaboratively with resident physicians, attending physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members, the Medical Assistant facilitates patient examinations and treatments in a culturally sensitive manner while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, obtaining and documenting vital signs and clinical information, assisting with limited clinical procedures, coordinating diagnostic tests and specialty referrals, maintaining accurate patient records, preparing and organizing examination rooms, managing clinical supplies and equipment, and supporting resident and faculty physicians in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant contributes to a positive learning environment while promoting continuity of care, patient safety, and operational efficiency within the residency clinic.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.; Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.; Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination and testing of patents.; Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.; Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.; Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.; Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. Refers to RN/MD for patient education.; Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.; Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.; Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively order labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.; Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program; High School Graduate or GED; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location. Must be in good standing in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026; Basic computer skills required; Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

Previous medical office experience