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Medical AssistantResidents and faculty from the University of Kansas School of Medicine--Wichita's Internal Medicine Department provide patient care through our clinic. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role on our clinical team, supporting new and experienced providers. We are dedicated to continuous quality improvement while providing high quality, efficient health care to patients. We have an amazing staff that promotes teamwork, supports each other, and engages in how the clinic operates.Essential Functions Statement(s)Rooming patients for providers, including chart prep, chief complaint, HPI, medication reconciliation and obtaining vitalsPerforming care-related tasks such as administration of immunizations and injections, CLIA-waived lab testing, suture/staple removal, EKGs, wound care and assisting with in-office proceduresResponding to telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, and other medical professionals and relaying provider orders and/or results for medications, labs, imaging, and DMECleaning and stocking exam rooms and sterilizing instrumentsParticipating in clinic process improvement activities and team meetings to ensure efficient operationsPerforming other duties as assignedPosition QualificationsCertificates & Licenses:Certified Medical Assistant or RMA (Required)Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assistant training program must obtain CMA/RMA within 60 days of employmentEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Experience:One to two years medical office experience preferredEHR experience preferred (we use eClinicalWorks)Microsoft Office experience a plusKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge: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 confidentialityKnowledge of medical terminology and medical documentation principlesSkills:Skill in time management and prioritizing workSkill in utilizing computerized systems to gather data, analyze results, and make recommendationsSkill in customer service and professionalismAbilities:Ability to problem solve and make decisions related to medical assisting dutiesAbility to communicate effectively patients, coworkers, residents, physicians, and external partnersAbility to collaborate with leadership to improve clinical care and operationsAbility to work well as a team and independentlyAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (uniforms, sterile gloves, closed toe shoes)Ability to be prompt and present during scheduled work hours
Worksite address
wichita, KS, 67202, US
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