Medical Assistant - Vascular
Saint Luke's Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO, Missouri)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Vascular Clinic in Lee's Summit to provide direct patient care and administrative support. The role involves collaborating with providers and nursing staff to ensure efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient outcomes.
Skills
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Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant – Vascular Clinic
📍 Lee's Summit Location
Join Saint Luke's Vascular Clinic and play a vital role in supporting patients with vascular health needs. This position combines direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities while working alongside providers and nursing staff in a collaborative specialty clinic environment.
What You'll Do
✅ Patient Care
- Perform pre-visit planning and prepare patients for appointments
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
- Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy
- Administer injections and coordinate vaccines
- Perform phlebotomy as needed
- Assist providers with procedures as needed
- Conduct telephone screening using established protocols
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor
✅ Vascular Clinic Support
- Support physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients with vascular conditions
- Assist with patient education and follow-up care coordination
- Communicate provider instructions regarding diagnostic testing, medications, procedures, and follow-up appointments
- Coordinate referrals, testing, and specialty services as directed
- Support efficient patient flow and clinic operations
✅ Administrative Responsibilities
- Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination
- Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record
- Complete prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Schedule appointments, testing, and follow-up visits
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Provide front office coverage as needed
- Perform additional duties based on clinic needs
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
💙 Convenient Lee's Summit location
💙 Collaborative team of providers and nursing staff
💙 Opportunity to develop expertise in vascular specialty care
💙 Meaningful patient interactions and continuity of care
💙 Diverse responsibilities combining clinical and administrative skills
If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills and a passion for patient care, we'd love to hear from you! 🌟
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross