Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_onJohnson Drive, Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, 66217, United States
About the Role
KU MedWest is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team on the KU MedWest campus. In this part-time capacity (20 hours/week), you will be the vital link ensuring the efficient flow of patients through our healthcare setting. Your role is defined by a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and delivering culturally sensitive care while facilitating examinations and treatments.
You will work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and support staff to coordinate patient care plans. From preparing patients for visits and performing limited procedures to maintaining organized exam rooms and managing supply inventories, your contributions directly impact the quality of the patient experience. This position offers a dynamic day-to-day environment where you will handle everything from scheduling diagnostic tests and processing insurance forms to assisting with special procedures and documenting vital signs.
Please note that this role operates within a flexible schedule ranging from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekends and holidays. The position requires availability for one winter holiday, one summer holiday, and one Saturday and Sunday per month. Occasional floating within the Metro area may be necessary based on department needs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, 66217, United States
Shawnee, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSchedule diagnostic tests and prepare laboratory specimens
- check_circleAssist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Cardiac Life Support, BCLS, Ccma, Ncrma, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Nha, Word Processing, Typing.
Education: High School Graduate required; Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience/certification.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care at The University of Kansas Health System
What does a Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care at The University of Kansas Health System do?expand_more
In this Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care at The University of Kansas Health System role, you will schedule diagnostic tests and prepare laboratory specimens; assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations; maintain medical records and process related forms and correspondence; and ensure cleanliness of exam rooms and maintain supply inventory levels.
What are the requirements for this Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care role?expand_more
To qualify for the Medical Assistant (PT 20 hrs/week) - Urgent Care at The University of Kansas Health System position, applicants should have: High School Graduate; Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; One year as a Medical Assistant; CCMA or NCRMA certification; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) within 14 days; and Basic typing and word processing.