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Kansas Department of Commerce Medical Assistant in Garden City, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13040760
POSITION SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm & 8am - 5:00pm
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides assistance to the physician and supporting providers with direct and indirect patient care during the clinical environment to include patient flow, patient transportation, exam room preparation, suture removal, injections, dressing changes, splinting, casting, application of soft goods, patient history and ROM measurements.
- Provide accurate, thorough and complete documentation of all information pertinent to patient treatment.
- Returns and responds to all calls relating to patient care.
- Obtains necessary insurance authorization, referrals and Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs).
- Provide appropriate information to patient and supporting persons regarding treatment plan.
- Restocks equipment and supplies needed in the clinical area.
- Transports necessary medical information, equipment and supplies to rural clinics.
- Observes universal precautions and OSHA requirements for healthcare facilities.
- Punctual attendance to all scheduled shifts, department meetings and facility inservices.
- Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the organization.
- Personally adhere to the standards, rules, and procedures of the KOC Compliance and HIPAA Programs and contribute to ensuring the organizational commitment to compliance and HIPAA regulations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or GED
- 1 year experience performing patient care duties preferred
- Knowledge of safety in the medical environment
- Proficiency with Windows based applications
- Valid, unrestricted Kansas Drivers License
- Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Competent skills regarding patient care and universal precautions
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills to interact effectively with other staff and outside contacts
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor that ensures confidentiality in all areas of work
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations