Medical Assistant

Spira Care, LLC; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Annual incentive bonus program

Paid holidays and paid time off

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Spira Care, LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support within a Spira Care center. You will adapt to providers, patient needs, and daily workflows to ensure efficient patient care.

The team-centered, patient-focused environment emphasizes high-quality care and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support patient outcomes and experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in Medical Assisting.
• Certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA.
• Ongoing maintenance of required licensures and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician supervision.
• Take vital signs and record in EMR; assist with diagnostic tests.
• Administer immunizations, injections, or medications per provider orders.
• Perform point-of-care testing and observe patient reactions.

Education

Vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

BLS certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)

Maintain licensures and certifications

Job description

Benefits

Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
• Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
• Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
• Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
• Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
• Employee discount program

Job Description Summary

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support as part of the care team at a Spira Care center, adapting to providers, patient needs, and workflows each day.

Spira Care was designed with our patients at the center of their Care Teams. This collaborative, patient-centered approach to primary care offers patients a one-of-a-kind healthcare experience and offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to really see the impact they can make in their patients' lives.

Job Description

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
• Take vital signs, record in EMR, perform systems review and point of care testing, and assist providers with diagnostic tests
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order
• Perform point of care testing and assist providers with diagnostic tests, treatment and therapeutic measures, and observe and record patient reactions
• Perform phlebotomy, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider or standing order
• Manage patient care flow, set up exam/procedure room appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Perform inventory of care center supplies and dispense, order and stock care center supplies
• Where necessary, act as the external-facing representative for the care center (scheduling appointments over the phone, patient registration, etc.)
• Engage in routine patient education, self-management teaching under the direction of the provider
• Coordinate care with disease management or case management programs
• Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing, and referrals
• Coordinate referrals, care gap closures, release of records, and overall care through patient and specialist outreach
• May be required to travel between Care Centers

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant.
• Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Maintain licensures and certifications throughout employment.
• Experience setting up exam rooms applying basic understanding of cleaning, sterilization, and autoclaving procedures.
• Spira Care has specific vaccinations requirements as a condition of employment. You must be able to comply with this condition of employment with or without a reasonable accommodation based on a sincerely held religious belief or disability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with coding and documentation for Medical Advantage and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding.

Spira Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.