Medical Assistant / Clinic Support Representative - St. Joseph, MO

Swope Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in St. Joseph, MO. This role is vital for delivering quality, patient-centered care to those in need. You'll be responsible for preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the community. With comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Days Off

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; medical assistant certification preferred.
• BCLS certified or able to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment, including vital signs.
• Assist providers with examinations and enter clinical data into records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Electronic Health Records

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Medical Assistant / Clinic Support Representative - St. Joseph, MO

Job Category: Direct Care Services

Requisition Number: MEDIC001821

Posted: January 23, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Saint Joseph, MO 64506, USA

Description

As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services in our St. Joseph Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As a Medical Assistant, you are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examination and treatment. This includes taking vital signs, medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You are a critical part of the patient-centered medical team to provide quality, accessible, and safe patient-centered care.

If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you. Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program
• Certified by one of the following:
• NRCMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant)
• RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)
• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
• NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)
• CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)
• OR 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care facility, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You will be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
• Must exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients).
• Willing to travel to all Swope Satellite Clinics and temporary testing sites if needed.

About Swope Health Services

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we’ve made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community. Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Benefits

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.