Certified Medical Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Shawnee, KS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support a GI clinic. This full-time role includes clinical and administrative duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records in the EHR, and coordinating appointments in our GI practice.

Shift is Days, 8:00am–4:30pm, with no weekends, under supervision of physicians and nurses. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, current BLS, and CMA

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistants program or equivalent
• Current BLS certification on hire and maintained
• CMA credential from a nationally recognized organization required
• 1 year of clinic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with exams/procedures
• Update patient records in EHR
• Coordinate appointments and communications
• Assist with specimen collection and processing as needed
• Handle patient education about procedures and care
• Manage prior authorizations and verify benefits prior to procedures

Skills

Vital signs

Patient coordination

Clerical tasks

Education

CMA certification / Medical Assistant credential

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Department: GI Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift’s Available: Days (No Weekends)

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location:PMC PMG - Westglen GI Practice, Shawnee, KS

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 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