The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing clinical services including patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and administering injections. They also coordinate patient care, manage referrals, and document assessments and interventions in the medical record.
Job DetailsJob Location
Amberwell
Atchison -
Atchison,
KS 66002Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
OtherTravel
Percentage:
Periodic -
As
NeededJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
Nursing -
ClinicJOB
DESCRIPTION: The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities of the Medical Assistant to include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKG’s, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and perform additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the MA.
Job duties include but are not limited to: Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgements based on patient presentation and protocols in place. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting. Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes. Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals. Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate. Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care. Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions. Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.
ABOUT
Amberwell
HEALTH: Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
Amberwell
CULTURE : Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities. To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
Qualifications
JOB
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum
Required
Experience: Ability to multi-task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
Preferred
Experience: 1–2-year experience working in a clinic setting
Education:
Minimum
Required
Education:
Completion of an accredited
Clinical
Medical
Assistant
Program
Licenses:
Minimum
Required
Licenses:
N/A
Preferred
Licenses:
N/A
Certifications:
Minimum
Required
Certifications:
BLS
Certification,
First
Aid
Certification
Preferred
Certifications:
Certified
Clinical
Medical
Assistant
State
License: N/A
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant program and hold BLS and First Aid certifications. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of experience in a clinic setting and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential.
professional certificate
EKG
Injections
Vaccinations
Clinical assessment
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Vital signs monitoring
Patient advocacy
Specimen collection
Prior authorizations
Referral coordination
Point of care testing
Medical history documentation
Patient intake
CLIA waived lab testing
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Atchison, Kansas
Posted
Apr 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Kansas support-services roles need clinical coordination
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.
