Clinical Medical Assistant – Amazon Store

Department: Student Health Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $17.75/hour and commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday through Friday with opportunities for occasional weekday evenings or weekends

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State University Student Health Services seeks experienced and certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) for primary care clinic serving WSU students and campus community. If you love great work/life balance and a supportive team culture, join us!

Job Summary

Assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a licensed health care provider in the clinical environment.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
• Assist provider with physical exam, procedures and treatments.
• Administer medications and vaccinations and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory CLIA-waived tests and therapeutic services.
• Coordinates patient scheduling, referrals, and follow-up care. Assist in administrative tasks such as collecting payment and billing.
• Ability to maintain patient HIPAA confidential information and comply with all healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.

Job Duties

• Support entire healthcare team by working closely to provide direct medical care.
• Measure and record vital signs and document accurately in medical records
• Collect laboratory specimens
• Administer vaccinations and medications as ordered by healthcare providers.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of medical equipment, supplies and exam rooms.
• Schedule appointments, collect payment and insurance, and complete referrals and order diagnostic tests.

Required Education and Experience:

• Vocational/Technical graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• One (1) year of experience in medical clinic setting beyond externship and clinicals.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification prior to hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Healthcare Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced certification to be completed within one (1) month of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to providing care
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to detail and adherence to care protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree
• One year of experience in primary care, family medicine or urgent care clinic.

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Electronic health records and other medical software Microsoft products HIPAA training Bloodborne pathogen training

Additional Information:

This position also comes with a robust benefits package (effective on your first day) and generous paid time off including 9 paid holidays off!

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90% Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Frequent 60-90% Ability to position self to provide direct patient care. Frequent 60-90% Ability to remain in a stationary position. Occasional 30-60% Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Occasional 30-60% Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.