Medical Assistant / MA Cardiology at Ardent Health Services

Topeka, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimens, Medical Procedures, Inventory Control, Insurance Authorizations, Vaccination Administration, Communication, Teamwork, Patient Privacy, Safety, Hygiene, Disinfection, Clinical Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Assistant (MA) with our Cardiology Clinic in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant: Responsibilities The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks that support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and/or advanced practice provider. Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Support patient visits by performing chart prep and scrub, greeting patients, escorting patients to exam room to take vital signs, and relaying other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the visit and treatment. Perform medical tests and/or procedures that fit within the medical assistant scope of practice and have received documented satisfactory training by a provider to complete. Collecting, preserving, and properly labeling laboratory specimens, bodily fluid, and blood samples. Explains medical procedures to patients and provides instructions to patients about medication and special diets under the direction of the provider. Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients. Provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene. Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments and equipment for all exam rooms. Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness. Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs. Draws and conducts injection of vaccines, medications, intradermal injections, and other function associated with injection/vaccine administration. Qualifications Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program. Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job Requirements: Associate’s degree

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks in a clinic-based environment. Responsibilities include entering medical history, supporting patient visits, performing medical tests, and maintaining exam rooms.