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THE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Missouri is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care in Saint Joseph. The role emphasizes friendly patient interactions, professional front-line service, and smooth clinical operations, with a focus on coordinating care between patients, providers, and insurance representatives.

Orthopedic experience is preferred; CPR/AED certification required; basic computer skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Education: Certified Medical Assistant and Orthopedic experience/knowledge is preferred.
• Language Ability: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and insurance representatives.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize advanced knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, and anatomy to direct activities and develop policies and procedures.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and operational knowledge are required.
• Certificates and Licenses: Maintain Medical Assistant Certification and CPR/AED prior to employment.
• Personal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing pace, stressful situations, and frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth clinic operations.
• Promote positive patient experience and maintain a welcoming, professional environment.
• Coordinate care between patients, providers, and insurance representatives.
• Support administrative tasks and documentation to facilitate efficient workflows.
• Adapt to a fast-paced setting with changing priorities and interruptions.

Skills

Patient communication

Medical terminology

CPR/AED certification

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Orthopedic knowledge/experience

Tools

Imaging processes knowledge

Job description

A Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the clinical team, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality care to patients. This position is essential to fostering a positive patient experience by promoting excellent customer relations, maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, and ensuring that the clinical operations run smoothly. By seamlessly assisting both patients and healthcare providers, the Medical Assistant helps create an efficient, organized, and compassionate care setting, contributing to the overall success of the healthcare team.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Education: Certified Medical Assistant and Orthopedic experience/knowledge is preferred.Language Ability: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and insurance representatives.Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize advanced knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and anatomy to direct activities and develop policies and procedures.Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and operational knowledge are required.Certificates and Licenses: Maintain Medical Assistant Certification if applicable. Current CPR/ AED Certification prior to employment.Personal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing pace, stressful situations, and frequent interruptions. Positive attitude and professional appearance is required.Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.