Medical Assistant (2344)

Medical Assistant

Heartland - Webb Main - Wichita, KS

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heartland Cardiology in Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and direct outpatients, visitors, and families in a pleasant and caring manner to waiting areas, exam rooms and ancillary departments.
• Perform venipuncture (if trained) and finger sticks on lab patients for processing.
• Assist with scheduling of TeleMed or Doxyme appointments and provide patient instruction.
• Assist Clinic physician and/or physician's staff with any procedures (i.e., vital signs, weight, positioning, disrobing, etc.).
• Review current medications with patients and document in computer.
• Communicate any physician delays to patient and monitor patient until physician enters exam room.
• Perform EKG on patients as ordered by physician.
• Obtain and document patient information as per clinic physician's protocol.
• Know incoming physician schedules to organize appointments and issue appropriate memos regarding incoming physician visits.
• Keep clinic staff informed of pertinent information regarding patients.
• Clean the exam room after each patient and sanitize exam room at the end of each day.
• Make referrals for providers as requested, with help and guidance from the provider's nurse. Provide proper documentation of referrals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• 1-year medical office experience required
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

About Wichita, KS:

Wichita is affordable, with a strong job market in aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The cost of living is low, making homeownership easier. It has a growing arts scene, great schools, and plenty of parks. With urban perks and small-town charm, Wichita is a great place to live.