Certified Medical Assistant - $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Encompass Medical Group; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Medical care

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Long-term disability

401(k)

Pre-employment drug screen and/or bgc

Job summary

Encompass Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Independence clinic. This full-time position includes a $500 sign-on bonus after probation and completion, with responsibilities in preparing patients, assisting with exams, and coordinating care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation in the EMR, and supporting daily patient flow across multiple offices in the Kansas City metro area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Complete a certifiable Medical Assistant course or approved training.
• Maintenance of an active Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily workflow to maintain patient flow.
• Interact with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services professionally.
• Prepare patients for exams and perform procedures (EKG, vitals, immunizations, etc.).
• Assist with care coordination and referrals; obtain prior authorizations.
• Document procedures in the EMR and record visit reasons.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

multi-tasking

phone skills

customer service

Education

High School Diploma

MA cert training

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

40 hrs/wk Technical Independence, MO, US

Encompass Medical Group is a primary care provider group and is dedicated to only the highest standards of healthcare excellence as exemplified in all five of our offices located throughout the Kansas City metro area.

Encompass Medical Group is currently recruiting for a float Certified Medical Assistant within our Independence clinic. This is a full time position. Join our team and share your skills and talents with a leading provider of healthcare services.

***Encompass Medical Group is offering a $500.00 sign-on bonus to ALL new hires who reach the completion of their probationary period AND a $500.00 completion bonus after one full year of service!!!***

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is a vital part of our organization. This position will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing daily workflow in order to maintain efficient patient flow throughout the office. The MA must be able to interact with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services in a courteous and professional manner.

Position Accountabilities

• Maintain active medical assistant certification required from one of the following nationally-recognized organizations: NHA, NAHP, AAMA, AMT, NCPE, ARMA, NPS, NCCT
• Prepare and instruct patients for exams, perform procedures that include but are not limited to electrocardiograms, blood pressures, throat cultures, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal, holter analysis, spirometry and other CLIA waived laboratory tests
• Maintain appropriate documentation of procedures in the electronic medical record; record reason for visit and other pertinent medical history while maintaining confidentiality
• Assist with the coordination of care with outside consultants for additional patient care
• Assure coding for all services provided
• Facilitate completion of prior authorizations and/or referrals to coordinate care with outside consultants for additional patient care or pharmacy request
• Assist healthcare providers with exams and procedures, anticipating equipment and instruments required and necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area; keep exam rooms neat; change table paper and remove soiled linen after each examination
• Order supplies and medications/vaccines when needed
• May screen and return phone calls for providers under their direction and supervision
• Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Provide back up to other Medical Assistants in the areas of Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics and Receptionist as needed
• Assist with service area procedures when necessary
• Working knowledge of Indexing Client and GE Centricity
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be a great team player and work well in a team environment

Job Specifications

• High School Diploma
• Complete a certifiable Medical Assistant course or other approved training
• Maintenance of an active Medical Assistant certification required from a nationally recognized organization

Skills – Administrative

• Requires multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Phone and customer service skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Maintain OSHA regulations
• Maintain dress code as specified by Office Manager
• Assist in patient movement as needed
• Moving small equipment
• May be required to travel to other offices
• Lifting and moving medical supplies
• Keep facility free of potential hazardous conditions to protect patients or co-workers from slip, fall, or other harmful outcomes
• Handling bio-hazard substance(s)

Encompass Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, military service, or any other protected category. We initiate and promote equal employment opportunities.

We offer a very competitive salary, PTO, and generous benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D policies, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Our cooperative, team-oriented environment is another advantage of working at Encompass Medical Group.

• competitive salary
• PTO
• medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D policies
• long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Compensation commensurate with education, professional experience, and required credentials.