Certified Medical Assistant (Days)

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join its orthopedic clinic. This role involves supporting clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering exceptional patient care. You'll be responsible for preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from a recognized organization.
• Experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Record patient history and vital signs.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage EHR systems.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Electronic Medical Records (EHR)

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Shift’s Available: Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Providence Medical Group – Kansas City, KS (Ortho Clinic)

Responsibilities

** You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information
• Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens
• Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care
• Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient information

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• 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

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• 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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