The University of Kansas Health System - Shawnee, KS
posted 2 months ago
The Medical Assistant at KU MedWest plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of patients through the healthcare setting. This position requires a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while facilitating examinations and treatments in a culturally sensitive manner. The Medical Assistant will contribute to patient care by preparing patients for their visits, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic tests or consultations, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic and exam rooms, and managing supply and equipment inventory. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will assist physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members in delivering high-quality healthcare services. In this role, the Medical Assistant will be responsible for accurately scheduling tests, obtaining necessary films and reports, and preparing laboratory specimens in accordance with established policies. They will assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations as outlined in their competency checklist. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential, as the Medical Assistant will help coordinate and implement patient care plans, which may include recording elements of patient history for clinical staff review. The position also involves electronic submission of prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies, ensuring that all data collected for completed procedures is accurately recorded in medical records. The Medical Assistant will maintain medical records, ensuring that all required documentation is available and properly filed. They will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of examination rooms, stocking supplies, and completing required logs for equipment checks. Clerical duties are also a significant part of this role, including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification of tests and procedures, processing insurance forms, and preparing financial records. The Medical Assistant will perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures, documenting all findings in the medical record. This position requires the ability to perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies as assigned, with the understanding that duties may vary depending on the specific department or unit.