US Heart & Vascular
Location
Wichita, Kansas
The Medical Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, performing clinical tasks like EKGs and venipuncture, and assisting physicians during procedures. They also manage patient documentation, scheduling, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one year of medical office experience and BLS certification within one month of hire. Medical Assistant and phlebotomy certifications are preferred but not required.
Greet and direct outpatients, visitors, and families in a pleasant and caring manner to waiting areas, exam rooms and ancillary departments. Perform venipuncture (if trained) and finger sticks on lab patients for processing. Assist with scheduling of TeleMed or Doxyme appointments and provide patient instruction. Assist Clinic physician and/or physician’s staff with any procedures (i.e., vital signs, weight, positioning, disrobing, etc.). Review current medications with patients and document in computer. Communicate any physician delays to patient and monitor patient until physician enters exam room. Perform EKG on patients as ordered by physician. Obtain and document patient information as per clinic physician’s protocol. Know incoming physician schedules to organize appointments and issue appropriate memos regarding incoming physician visits. Keep clinic staff informed of pertinent information regarding patients. Clean the exam room after each patient and sanitize exam room at the end of each day. Make referrals for providers as requested, with help and guidance from the provider’s nurse. Provide proper documentation of referrals. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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