Job Details

Job Location: Heartland - Webb Main - Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

Job Category: Other Positions

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising activities of medical assistant staff
• Providing direct patient care, including taking vital signs
• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Training and mentoring new medical assistants
• Assisting physicians and nurses during examinations and procedures
• Ordering medical supplies and equipment
• Conducting performance evaluations and managing staff schedules
• Handling patient inquiries and complaints
• Performing administrative tasks, such as billing and coding for patient insurance
• Prepping patient charts for next day clinic
• Reviewing testing appointments to confirm there are orders for imaging; if order is missing, submit order with billable diagnosis codes utilizing ICD master list
• Verifying and inputting patient medications into EMR, making changes and additions as needed to the medication list
• Accessing hospital EMRs as needed
• Providing H&P and labs to ASC team at least 2 days in advance of case
• Filling out surgery patient sheet to flag cases for ASC
• Calling no show patients to reschedule them
• Running “missed appointment” query to identify patients that need to be rescheduled on a weekly basis
• Responsible for EKG, entering orders with correct physician and diagnosis, accurate lead placement (proficiency required)
• Charging equipment after each clinic and notifying the clinical manager if equipment is malfunctioning
• Assisting physicians with patient exams as needed
• Operating electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Taking pharmacy phone calls, reviewing charts, and calling in prescription refills
• Inventorizing medical supplies and materials
• Receiving and returning portal messages in the EMR
• Returning patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought, within 24 hours
• Adding follow up documentation in clinical notes when task is completed (e.g., called patient to deliver results, scheduled follow up, etc.)
• Scheduling patients follow up visits during clinic appointments
• Thoroughly reviewing testing instructions with patients at check out
• Maintaining current CPR and Medical Assistant certification
• Responding to emergencies in the waiting, clinic or testing areas
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization (until fully transitioned to the billing team)
• May be required to move between locations as needed
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Medical Assistant
• Experience in managing and/or leading a team
• Knowledge of medical regulations and medical office procedures
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, databases, and applications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED with 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, or recent graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with completion of program externship
• Must have experience in administration of EKGs
• Cardiology practice experience preferred

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

About Wichita, KS

Wichita is affordable, with a strong job market in aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The cost of living is low, making homeownership easier. It has a growing arts scene, great schools, and plenty of parks. With urban perks and small-town charm, Wichita is a great place to live.