Medical Assistant
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital·Augusta, Kansas
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital·Augusta, Kansas
The Medical Assistant serves as a resource to clinical and clerical staff, assisting with scheduling, daily task assignments, and patient care activities. Responsibilities also include maintaining supply inventory, supporting quality improvement activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
1 FT and 2 PRN positions available
Serves as a resource to clinical and clerical staff.
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Assists in the development of the Medical Assistant and Medical Office Clerk schedules to ensure appropriate staffing.
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Assists with the daily routine by assigning daily tasks to Medical Assistants and Clerks.
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Assists with reviewing diagnostic results, to monitor the compliance of follow-up.
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Maintains the medical and clerical supply inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
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Assists in the orientation of department employees.
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Assists in the identification of operational issues and operational improvements opportunities and assists staff.
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Maintains training and orientation materials and documentation for clinic staff.
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Assists with the development and ongoing review and revision of department policies and procedures.
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Assists with the quality improvement activities, through data collection and report completion.
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Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, O2 Sat, blood pressure, height, weight & visual acuity).
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Assists with activities in patient mobility and positioning.
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Reports patient status changes to and assists the nurse/physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant.
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Collects specimens, performs CLIA waived tests, reporting results to provider.
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Initiates CPR.
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Communicates with patient and/or family, always aware of and striving for HIPAA compliance.
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Transports patients by pushing, pulling, lifting, using a wheelchair or cart.
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Repositions patients with or without mechanical devices by lifting, pulling and pushing.
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Organizes and prioritizes work to complete daily assignments.
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Participates in quality assurance, assessment and improvement activities.
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Provides patient education.
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Performs radiologic exams.
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Assists with procedures.
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Performs phlebotomies and capillary punctures on patients.
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Collects patient information.
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Changes dressings.
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Administers treatments.
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Administers medications according to clinic policy.
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Ensures cleanliness of office suite, adhering to JCAHO, OSHA and all other regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1.
Ability to read, spell and write clearly.
Accurate typing, filing and calculating skills.
Has computer experience and has worked with Excel and Word programs.
Has the ability to communicate effectively.
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Will be orientated to and maintain competence in working with patients in the following age categories: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients.
High School graduate (or equivalency).
Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of experience in a medical setting, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Skills in communication, office procedures, and patient care are essential, along with the ability to work with various patient age groups.
Market context
Medical Assistant positions in Kansas are typically in steady demand across clinics, specialty practices, and orthopedic settings. Competition often centers on candidates with prior medical or orthopedic experience, strong communication skills, and the physical ability to assist with patient handling. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your readiness to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance before applying.
