Certified Medical Assistant

Saint John Hospital, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for our Primary Care clinic. This full-time position supports both clinical and administrative tasks, including taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments at St.

Johns Hospital. The CMA will work under physicians and nurses in a fast-paced setting to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations during day shifts

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience in a physician clinic.
• Current BLS certification required on hire and maintained.
• Current Medical Assistant credential from a recognized credentialing organization.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for exams and procedures, ensuring a warm and professional environment.
• Record patient information, histories, and vital signs in the EHR.
• Assist in collecting and processing specimens for laboratory analysis as needed.
• Provide educational information regarding procedures, treatments, and preventive care.
• Help manage appointments, follow-up calls, and patient communications.
• Handle prior authorization and check benefit information prior to procedures.
• Communicate test results and next steps to patients.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient coordination

Clinical support

Education and patient instructions

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Department: Urgent Care

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift’s Available: Days

Hours: 12 - Hour shifts - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: St. Johns Hospital - Leavenworth-Lansing, KS

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Primary Care, also referred to as a Primary Care Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Primary Care 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 in our orthopedic clinic. 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

• Welcome patients and prepare them for exams and procedures, ensuring a warm and professional environment.
• Accurately record patient information, medical histories, and vital signs in electronic health records (EHR).
• Assist in collecting and processing specimens for laboratory analysis as needed.
• Provide patients with educational information regarding procedures, treatments, and preventative care.
• Help manage appointments, follow‑up calls, and patient communications efficiently.
• Will be responsible for prior authorization and checking benefit information prior to any procedure
• We provide patients with detailed information regarding any test results.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants, Surgical Technologists, or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician clinic setting
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained current
• Current medical assistant credential from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Credentialing organization required
• 1 year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic setting, preferred

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf