Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III

Truman Medical Centers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III to document patient encounters in real time and support clinic operations. You will gather health information, educate patients about care plans, and assist with immunizations, injections, and POCT under clinician supervision.

You will be part of a fast-paced dermatology clinic team, coordinating with physicians while maintaining accurate EHR entries and ensuring patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), or CCMA (NHA).
• Current BLS certification (or willing to obtain before starting).
• Experience with immunizations, injections and POCT is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology for a clinical setting.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems; HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with physicians and nurses to deliver patient care.
• Accurately document visits in real time while shadowing the provider.
• Collect vital health information and explain care plans to patients.
• Perform POCT, immunizations, and injections.
• Assist with ordering tests, medications, and follow-ups.
• Handle clerical tasks to keep clinic operations smooth.
• Provide a friendly, knowledgeable face for patients.

Skills

Immunizations/injections/POCT

Medical terminology

Multitasking

MS Office & EHR

Organizational skills

Patient care orientation

Terminology course/experience

HIPAA knowledge

Radiology training (bonus)

Education

High school diploma

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA/NRCMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

## Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant IIIApply: University Health 1 (UH1): Full time: Posted Today: R0019167**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.****Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.**Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**University Health 1 (UH1)Kansas City, Missouri# **Department**Dermatology Clinic UHTMC# **Position Type**Full time# **Work Schedule**8:00AM - 4:30PM# **Hours Per Week**36# **Job Description****Bring your energy, compassion, and attention to detail—we’ll bring the opportunity to make a real impact!**In this role, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, working closely with physicians to document real-time medical encounters, support clinic operations, and help ensure patients feel informed and cared for every step of the way.You’ll be a key part of the care team—gathering important health info, educating patients, assisting with procedures, and making sure every detail is accurately captured in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). If you're passionate about healthcare, love being organized, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you!### **What You'll Do:*** Partner with physicians and nurses to deliver top-notch patient care* Accurately document patient visits in real time while shadowing the provider* Collect vital health information and help patients understand their care plan* Perform point-of-care testing (POCT), immunizations, and injections* Assist with ordering tests, medications, and follow-ups* Help keep things running smoothly by handling clerical tasks* Be a friendly, knowledgeable face patients can count on! ### **What You Bring to the Team (Minimum Requirements):** **Education & Credentials*** High school diploma or equivalent* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program* Certified as a CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), or CCMA (NHA)* Current BLS certification (or willing to get it before starting) **Skills & Experience*** Experience with immunizations, injections, and POCT* Solid knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to keep up in a clinical setting* Comfortable with multitasking and thinking on your feet* Great with technology (Microsoft Office and EHR systems)* Strong organizational and time management skills* Passion for providing exceptional patient care* Completed a medical terminology course or have one year of experience using it on the job* Understand and respect HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines* (Bonus!) Radiology training or certification if your role includes radiologic functions ### **Why You'll Love It Here:*** Be part of a supportive, tight-knit team* Every day is different—never a dull moment!* Make a real difference in patients' lives* Learn and grow alongside compassionate professionals **Sound like a good fit? Let’s connect!** We’re excited to learn more about you and how you can shine in this role.