Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered)

North Kansas City Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Pediatrics team. This role offers a weekday schedule with day shift hours, allowing you to serve the community while growing within a supportive organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient flow, assisting with examinations, and providing excellent customer service. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)

Employer Matched Retirement Plan

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Six Paid Holidays Annually

Educational Assistance

Day Shift Schedules

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations and treatments to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Maintain medical records and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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Summary

Looking for a weekday position? Looking for day shift hours? Want to be part of the largest network of providers in the Northland?

Meritas Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Pediatrics team! If you’re seeking a great opportunity to serve our community and grow within a thriving organization, join our Meritas team!

Our mission at Meritas is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether serving patients at primary care, specialty practices, or in support roles, every team member contributes to this mission.

Why Meritas?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

Typical hours?

The Pediatrics practice operates Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Your primary schedule will be during these hours, with occasional shifts outside to serve patients.

Role of a Certified Medical Assistant?

You will ensure efficient patient flow by assisting with examinations and treatments, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the healthcare team.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients, assisting providers, administering medications, performing procedures, and returning calls promptly.
• Fulfilling physician orders, scheduling labs/tests, providing patient instructions, and managing referrals and test results.
• Maintaining medical records, ensuring documentation accuracy, and following safety standards.
• Keeping examination rooms orderly, stocked, and compliant with regulations.
• Performing administrative tasks like patient registration, scheduling, insurance processing, and billing.

Job requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in a physician’s office
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and patient-centered skills in a fast-paced environment

Additional opportunities:

As the largest provider network in Northland, Meritas offers growth opportunities. We are committed to remarkable patient care and diversity in our workforce.

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.