Certified Medical Assistant, Physician Division, PRN Days

Lawrence Memorial Hospital • Lawrence, KS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Schedule: PRN

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You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

Join a team that cares about the community
Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
Professional development and recognition
Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

A Certified Medical Assistant performs administrative and/or clinical tasks to support the work of the physician and other healthcare professionals. This position assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Updates and files patient medical records, fill out insurance forms as needed.
Takes medical histories and record vital signs. Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares patient for examination while providing strict privacy during visit.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
May assist with wound care and cast care.
Handles correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital and lab services.
Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
Maintain smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.).
Authorizes drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy if certified /registered medical assistant.
Assures treatment rooms are appropriately equipped with necessary instruments, supplies and equipment and keeps waiting/exam rooms neat and clean.
Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize assigned work duties and have a desire to interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner.
Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant.
BLS upon hire.

Preferred:

Six months clinical experience.

Our Cultural Beliefs

Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.
Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.
Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.
Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.
Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.
In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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