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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System·Olathe, Kansas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The LPN coordinates interdisciplinary patient care by performing clinical screenings, administering medications, and assisting physicians during examinations. They are also responsible for managing patient charts, scheduling tests, and coordinating referrals and pre-authorizations.

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Olathe Medical Pavilion A

Position Summary: / Career interest:

The Medical Assistant supports the educational, clinical, and patient care missions of the Internal Medicine Residency Program by ensuring the efficient flow of patients throughout the ambulatory care setting. Working collaboratively with resident physicians, attending physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members, the Medical Assistant facilitates patient examinations and treatments in a culturally sensitive manner while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, obtaining and documenting vital signs and clinical information, assisting with limited clinical procedures, coordinating diagnostic tests and specialty referrals, maintaining accurate patient records, preparing and organizing examination rooms, managing clinical supplies and equipment, and supporting resident and faculty physicians in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant contributes to a positive learning environment while promoting continuity of care, patient safety, and operational efficiency within the residency clinic.

Responsibilities

  • and Essential Job Functions
  • Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
  • Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
  • Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination and testing of patents.
  • Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.
  • Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
  • Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.
  • Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. Refers to RN/MD for patient education.
  • Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.
  • Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
  • Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively order labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
  • Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  • Required Education and Experience
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • Preferred Education and Experience
  • Previous medical office experience.
  • Required Licensure and Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location. Must be in good standing in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
  • Knowledge Requirements
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Time type: Full time

Job requisition id

R-48603

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Requirements

Candidates must be a High School graduate and a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with a valid LPN license in Kansas or Missouri. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Care
  • EMR Documentation
  • Lab Specimen Collection
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Screening
  • Clinical Coordination
  • Medical Scheduling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Olathe, Kansas
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education....

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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