Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant Department: Clinic Job Function: Assist the providers with basic patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks Job Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of Medical Assistant course through an accredited school with Certification or Registration Minimum of one year in a healthcare setting Maintain CPR certification; Obtain appropriate CEU's to maintain certification Job Duties and Responsibilities: Accompany patients to exam/procedure room Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, etc.

Obtaining a patient history including vitals Performing screenings, tests and procedures per provider guidelines Assists physician in relaying instructions to patients/families Assist with charting patients visit or contact with the office Answering calls and providing pertinent information Checking schedules and organizing patient flow Sending/Receiving medical records Obtaining Lab reports, x-ray reports, hospital correspondence Completing requisition forms as needed Scheduling outside appointments for patients Charting and documenting as appropriate Setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol Cleaning exam rooms/procedure rooms Cleaning instrument and equipment in between patient visits to maintain infection control Sorting, storing and restocking supplies in exam rooms and lab Performing EKG's, Immunizations, and lab draws as requested by a provider Rooming patients after initial check in process Ability to fill for other staff and cover in case of sickness or vacation Knowledge of: Health care field Specific assisting tasks Information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skilled in: Performing assistance tasks appropriately Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions Understanding of patients' needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families. Ability to: Learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures Project a pleasant and professional image Plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks Demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others Work as a team and individual according to needs Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not an employment contract. Employment at Kansas Heart Hospital is at-will. KHH reserves the right to alter this job description at any time without notice.