Medical Assistant

Cano Health LLC; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

Job summary

Cano Health LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in examination, treatment, and care coordination. The role combines clinical tasks with administrative duties to ensure smooth clinic operations and an exceptional patient experience.

The MA will perform vital signs, vaccines, point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, and assist with diagnostic workflows while maintaining strict infection control and documentation standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document complaints, health concerns, and med history.
• Measure and record vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, SpO2, height, weight).
• Perform pre-visit planning and intake; administer vaccines and injections with documentation.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (COVID-19, flu, glucose, urine).
• Phlebotomy; prepare lab requisitions; manage specimen transport.
• Assist with EKGs, spirometry, RetinaVue imaging, and other workflows.
• Maintain infection control; PPE usage and biohazard disposal.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR proficient

Vital signs/clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant certificate or diploma

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

eCW EMR

Availity

Power BI

Oracle

TripMaster

RingCentral

Workday

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care by assisting physicians and clinical staff in the examination, treatment, and overall care coordination for patients. This role requires both clinical proficiency and administrative capability, ensuring seamless operations and an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Interview patients and document top complaints, health concerns, and medical history.
• Accurately measure and record vital signs including blood pressure (manual/automatic), temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
• Perform pre‑visit planning and intake procedures.
• Administer vaccines and injections, ensuring documentation in all applicable systems.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing: COVID‑19, flu, glucose, urine dipstick, PT/INR, etc.
• Conduct phlebotomy, prepare laboratory requisitions, and manage specimen collection and transport.
• Assist with EKGs, spirometry, RetinaVue imaging, and other diagnostic workflows.
• Maintain infection control standards including proper use of PPE and disposal of biohazard materials.
• Prepare and sanitize treatment/exam rooms in accordance with safety protocols.
• Operate emergency equipment such as AEDs as needed.

Administrative Duties:

• Support providers by preparing encounters in the EMR (e.g., eCW), including documentation setup and chart reviews.
• Reconcile medications and assist with prescription refill requests.
• Schedule appointments and manage follow‑up coordination.
• Print and review End‑of‑Visit Summaries with patients.
• Coordinate referrals and hand‑offs to specialists or care coordinators as needed.
• Update visit status, verify pharmacy details, and close encounters in a timely manner.
• Participate in care gap closure efforts by documenting and assisting with HEDIS measures (PHQ‑9, COA, fall risk, cancer screenings, A1c, etc.).

Care Coordination & Patient Engagement:

• Assist with appointment confirmations and follow scheduling protocols.
• Support transportation scheduling when applicable.
• Promote and assist with patient portal enrollment.
• Make outreach calls for wellness checks, emergency preparedness, or appointment rescheduling.
• Serve as a compassionate advocate for patients, helping them navigate care and recoveries post‑hospitalization or urgent care visits.
• Collaborate with front desk and clinical teams to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Operational & Systems Support:

• Clear telephone encounters and respond promptly to clinical messages.
• Maintain up‑to‑date e‑filing of documentation (within 48 hours).
• Monitor faxes and EMR “Jellybeans” and task buckets for timely action.
• Utilize tools such as Availity, state immunization portals, lab portals (LabCorp, Quest), diagnostic/specialist portals, and internal ticketing systems (Cano.Net).
• Understand and support prior authorization processes.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Medical Assistant certification. Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Additional Skills & Proficiencies

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (preferably eCW).
• Ability to lift, move, and assist patients as needed (Gait training/ADA training recommended).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with Power BI and Oracle (expense management).
• Experience with TripMaster or similar transportation scheduling software.
• Experience with RingCentral communication platform.
• Experience with Workday (HR/time management platform).

Behavioral Competencies

• Compassionate and patient‑centered approach to care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptable, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Committed to upholding confidentiality, integrity, and quality standards.

Incentive

Eligible to receive a performance bonus each calendar year based upon the company’s achievement of certain financial targets and the achievement of metrics relevant to your position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel

0–25% travel required. Flexibility to travel to clinical sites as needed.

Work Conditions

Work will involve constant driving/traveling to assigned clinics/territories.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EEO Statement

Cano Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal Notice

Please see Cano Health’s Notice of E‑Verify Participation and the Right to Work.