Certified Medical Assistant

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other paid

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

The role involves taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating records, and coordinating appointments under physician/nurse supervision. Qualifications include CMA certification, current BLS, a high school diploma, and at least 2 years in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a primary care/family medicine office.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers with routine clinical procedures, treatments, and patient care needs.
• Administer medications and injections as permitted by certification and clinic policy.
• Update patient records, document clinical information, and maintain accurate medical histories.
• Coordinate prescription refills, lab results, referrals, and follow-up appointments.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Current BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Internal Medicine

Shifts Available: Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant, also referred to as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Certified Medical Assistants will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.

Responsibilities

**To be considered for this position, you must have 2 years of experience in a primary care/family medicine office setting**

• Greet patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for examinations and procedures
• Assist providers with routine clinical procedures, treatments, and patient care needs
• Administer medications and injections as permitted by certification and clinic policy
• Update patient records, document clinical information, and maintain accurate medical histories
• Coordinate prescription refills, lab results, referrals, and follow-up appointment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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