Medical Assistant
Hunter Health·Wichita, Kansas
Hunter Health·Wichita, Kansas
The Medical Assistant provides quality patient care by assisting medical providers with exams, procedures, and documentation. They are responsible for preparing patient rooms, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with clinic policies and infection prevention protocols.
Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place.
We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing.
Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations.
From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff.
Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.
We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.
Assists Physicians, Mid-Levels, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants with patient care. Prepares for the scheduled patient 1-2 days in advance to identify needs and orders, and then leads daily care team huddles while reviewing the completed visit preparations. Assists with setting up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves for exams by what the visit entails. Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits, including capturing vitals, perform procedures and follow-up, and administer medication as requested by provider. Oversees that all prescription refill requests are reviewed and approved, then faxed and received. Completes all documentation on patients for historical information, vaccinations, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups. Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply closet organized. Follows all infection prevention protocols including handwashing, cleaning of the exam rooms, monitoring biohazard disposal receptables and sharps containers. Completes all communication with patients and medication requests within HHC expected timeframes. Completes all internal processing forms accurately. Assists with managing quality and productivity standards. Adheres to the Hunter Health Process focusing on schedule utilization, jockeying, 30-second reports, and other patient procedures. Travels when necessary to meet operational needs. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Certified or Registered Medical Technician, Medical Assistant and/or Certified Nurse Assistant is preferred. Completion of a training course in Medical Assisting is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire. 1-3 years of experience in healthcare is preferred, with experience in a community health center is also preferred. Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.
The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
Average
Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
Repetitive
Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
Finger
Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
Average
Visual
Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working
Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Physical
Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Mathematical
Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org.
Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.
As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.
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Candidates should have a certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or Nurse Assistant, with 1-3 years of healthcare experience preferred. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
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.
