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