About this Medical Assistant - Endocrinology role at Saint Luke's Health System
Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant – Endocrinology
📍 Mission Farms Location
Join Saint Luke's Endocrinology at our Mission Farms clinic and play a vital role in helping patients manage diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions. This position combines hands-on patient care, care coordination, and administrative support in a collaborative specialty practice.
What You'll Do
✅ Patient Care
- Perform pre-visit planning to help ensure efficient and effective patient visits
- 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 when needed
- Conduct telephone screening using established protocols
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor
✅ Endocrinology Support
- Support patients managing chronic endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and other hormonal conditions
- Assist with patient education and follow-up care coordination
- Communicate provider instructions regarding medications, laboratory testing, and follow-up appointments
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, prescription refills, and prior authorizations
✅ Administrative Responsibilities
- Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination
- Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record
- Manage prescription refill requests and prior authorizations
- 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 Mission Farms location
💙 Collaborative team environment with providers and nursing staff
💙 Opportunity to develop specialty endocrinology expertise
💙 Meaningful patient relationships and long-term continuity of care
💙 Blend of clinical and administrative responsibilities
If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys helping patients achieve their health goals while working in a supportive specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you! 🌟
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
