This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12806519 TheMedical Assistant (MA) assists practitioners with administrative dutiesin assigned department within the hospital or clinic by obtainingpatient records and test results, coordinating daily administrativetasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assistingpractitioners during medical procedures.

　　JOB DUTIES:

　　Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results andother information for medical records

　　Coordinate the daily administrative activities, including scheduling,patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.

　　Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness, for clinical exams andassist practitioners with procedures and other patient care.

　　Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients andfamilies

　　Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA andOSHA

　　Prepare and administer medications for patients as directed byphysicians.

　　Complete lab controls and proficiency testing, if needed

　　Greet patients and prepare them for the type of treatment needed

　　Instruct patients on treatment preparation and aftercare

　　Obtain specimens, perform lab duties, draw blood and chart results, asneeded

　　Perform required testing and treatment such as EKGs, PFT, etc

　　Communicates with pharmacies, nursing homes, other physicians or otherentities required providing practitioners orders, verbatim

　　Report lab, X-Ray, imaging and other diagnostics along with plan of careto patients as directed by practitioner

　　Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy andSecurity

　　The Medical Assistant (MA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned bythe Nursing Director or Practitioner.

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS:

　　Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to makedecisions

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellentinterpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and thepublic

　　Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, codingprocedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology formedical assistant scope

　　Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administerpatient care

　　Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patientcare.

　　Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safework environment

　　Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel,PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health carerecord systems

　　Ability to maintain quality control standards

　　Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

　　Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands andfingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch orcrawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the Occupational PerformanceCapacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physical administered by CRMCat offer

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, required

　　Current Medical Assistant licensure with the State of Kansas, required

　　BLS, required

　　1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting, preferred