Dynamic Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Central Ozarks Medical Center; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, examinations, and record-keeping. You will verify patient information, perform basic health assessments, and assist in maintaining medical records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires CPR certification or compliance during probation, and completion of an accredited medical assistant program. EHR proficiency is preferred, with travel minimal for training or locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.
• Experience with an electronic health record is preferred.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventative maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventory stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical Assistant certification

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant certification program

Job description

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, examinations, and record-keeping. You will verify patient information, perform basic health assessments, and assist in maintaining medical records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires CPR certification or compliance during probation, and completion of an accredited medical assistant program. EHR proficiency is preferred, with travel minimal for training or locations as needed.