Lead, Medical Assistant (3658)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Full-time Lead Medical Assistant to join our team at Heartland Cardiology in Wichita, KS 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 complaint • Performing administrative tasks, such as billing and coding for patient insurance • Preps patient charts for next day clinic • Reviews testing appointments to confirm there are orders for imaging; if order is missing, submit order with billable diagnosis codes utilizing ICD master list. • Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list. • Access hospital EMRs as needed. • Provides H&P and labs to ASC team at least 2 days in advance of case • Fill out surgery patient sheet to flag cases for ASC. • Call no show patients to reschedule them. • Runs “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. Notify the clinical manager if equipment is malfunctioning. • Assists physicians with patient exams as needed. • Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tes • Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills. • Inventories medical supplies and materials • Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR. • Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought. Return calls within 24 hours. • Add follow up documentation in clinical notes when task is completed (ie. Called patient to deliver results, scheduled follow up, etc). • Schedules patients follow up visits during clinic appt. • Thoroughly reviews testing instructions with patients at check out. • Maintains current CPR and Medical Assistant certification. Responds to emergencies in the waiting, clinic or testing areas. • May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization (until fully transition to the billing team). • May be required to move between locations as needed. • Performs 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.