Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III

Truman Medical Centers; United States; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III for the Dermatology Clinic at UH1. You will document patient encounters in real time, support clinic operations, and ensure accurate data entry in the EHR.

The role requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CMA/RMA/CCMA/NRCMA certification, and BLS. Immunizations, POCT, HIPAA knowledge, and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified CMA/RMA/NRCMA/CCMA credentials.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain before start.
• Experience with immunizations, injections and POCT.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflow.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• HIPAA privacy knowledge.
• Radiology training or certification if required.

Responsabilités

• 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 clinic operations running smoothly by handling clerical tasks.
• Be a friendly, knowledgeable face patients can count on.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA (AAMA) / RMA (AMT) / NRCMA (NAHP) / CCMA (NHA)

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant III

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

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.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.