Medical Assistant

Kansas Gastroenterology

Medical Assistant

Wichita, KS
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! At Kansas Gastroenterology, we are dedicated to the patient experience, including quality and satisfaction. As a Medical Assistant, you will be providing support alongside physicians and physician assistants, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, commitment to achieving performance measures, a high level of energy and self-motivation, and is a dependable professional. This position is in office, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekends or on-call required.

    Responsibilities

    Clinical medical assisting responsibilities that may include rooming patients, checking vital signs, and entering patient history and medications into the EHR

    Reviewing charts for records

    Medication prior authorizations - working with PA software

    Apply for patient assistance programs as needed

    Triage patient calls and portal messages

    Be able to effectively communicate provider results to patients

    Assist doctors with basic medical care and procedures

    Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

    75% direct clinic care, 25% phone work

    Must be able to prioritize work, multitask, and meet deadlines

    Interpersonal communication skills necessary in order to deal effectively and courteously with patients and their families, providers, and coworkers

    Ability to type a minimum of 40wpm

    Dependable and punctual

    Qualifications

    High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

    Certified Medical Assistant preferred, but not required

    CPR certification

    Minimum six months experience preferred, but not required. Starting pay is based on experience.

    Excellent customer service skills

    Strong attention to detail