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UKSM-W Medical Practice Association Medical Assistant (CHC Internal Medicine) in Wichita, Kansas
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POSITION SUMMARY
Residents and faculty from the University of Kansas School of Medicine--Wichitas 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
- Rooming patients for providers, including chart prep, chief complaint, HPI, medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals
- Performing 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 procedures
- Administers and records screening tests in development, hearing, and vision as ordered
- Assists providers during exams and procedures as needed
- Responding to telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, and other medical professionals and relaying provider orders and/or results for medications, labs, imaging, and DME
- Cleaning and stocking exam rooms and sterilizing instruments
- Assists with clean up in the team room at end of day; secures PHI, locks all necessary cabinets; checks refrigerator temperatures; counts narcotics/controlled substances (if applicable)
- Provides and documents chronic care management services and population health management activities as assigned
- Participating in clinic process improvement activities and team meetings to ensure efficient operations
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Performing other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Certificates & 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 employment
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Other Requirements
Understand and follow all Universal Precaution Operating Procedures. Understand and follow all HIPAA guidelines and procedures. Confidentiality of all data, including PHI, A4 Software, billing information and operations data. Assist with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects. Additional duties as required by the Clinic Manager. Maintain proficient knowledge of organizational emergency procedures.