Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Wichita, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Room patients for providers by preparing charts, documenting chief complaints and history of present illness, and obtaining vitals. Administer immunizations and injections, perform CLIA-waived lab testing, remove sutures or staples, conduct EKGs, and assist with in-office procedures. Respond to telephone calls from patients and medical professionals to relay provider orders and results for medications, labs, imaging, and durable medical equipment. Clean and stock exam rooms while sterilizing instruments. Participate in clinic process improvement activities and team meetings to ensure efficient operations.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant or RMA
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (uniforms, sterile gloves, closed toe shoes)
- Ability to be prompt and present during scheduled work hours
Desired Qualifications
- One to two years medical office experience
- EHR experience (we use eClinicalWorks)
- Microsoft Office experience
- Knowledge of medical assisting principles, practices, and procedures (includes vitals, immunizations, medications, in-office lab testing and procedures, and sterilization methods)
- Knowledge of federal, state and payer regulations and requirements related to medical assistants including patient safety, infection control (Universal Precautions), emergency operations, and patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical documentation principles
- Skill in time management and prioritizing work
- Skill in utilizing computerized systems to gather data, analyze results, and make recommendations
- Skill in customer service and professionalism
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions related to medical assisting duties
- Ability to communicate effectively patients, coworkers, residents, physicians, and external partners
- Ability to collaborate with leadership to improve clinical care and operations
- Ability to work well as a team and independently
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