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Medical Assistant – Family Medicine
The University of Kansas Health System. Schedule patients for testing procedures and assist with physician appointment schedules .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient scheduling, examination preparation, and vital sign monitoring while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Capable of managing patient records and utilizing healthcare information systems to enhance patient care.
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CPR/AED/BLS CertificationPatient SchedulingVital Sign MonitoringHealthcare Information System ProficiencyPatient Education Principles
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Hard Skills
Patient Flow ManagementExamination PreparationPreventative MaintenanceMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionTriage Patient MessagesPatient Record MaintenanceDiagnostic Procedures KnowledgeSafety Hazards KnowledgeTechnical Competencies
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPatient InteractionTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
OHSI Computer SystemReference Lab Computer Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationAED CertificationBLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare ExperiencePatient Centered Medical HomeManaged Care ReferralsClinical CompetenciesPatient Education
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Schedule patients for testing procedures and assist with physician appointment schedules
- Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with patient flow through laboratory, nursing, and/or x-ray departments
- Prepare exam rooms and instruments for examinations and testing
- Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and ensure proper functioning of the work area
- Oversee appointment bookings and prioritize patients based on medical situation
- Operate examination and treatment equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Room patients and record vital signs, weights, allergies, current medications, and other required information
- Instruct patients in sample and test collection; label, store, deliver, and obtain results for specimens and tests
- Maintain patient records with laboratory reports, x-ray information, and test results
- Arrange age-specific patient testing and admissions
- Assist patients and families with medications, treatments, and educational needs
- Assist with managed care referrals, pre-certification requirements, and laboratory reference testing
- Use computer systems to view schedules, assign appointments, search patient demographics, and enter, order, and retrieve patient results
- Provide general nursing care, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and assist physicians during procedures
- Maintain exam room cleanliness and supplies; prepare lists of needed medical supplies
- Perform telephone advice nurse duties, triage patient messages, assess health through verbal communication, and document calls
- Escalate critical telephone messages to physicians and communicate plans of care to patients
- Assist with prescription refills according to office protocol
- Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments
- Participate fully as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Graduate
- CPR/AED/BLS certification; BLS required within 14 days
- Graduated from a Medical Assistant program (preferred)
- Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
- Information system proficiency
- Competence using OHSI and reference lab computer systems
- Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients
- Knowledge of patient education principles
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities