Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic Care & Lab

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinic setting. The role involves direct patient contact, vital signs, medication verification, and coordination with physicians and staff.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited MA program or equivalent experience; MA certification (RMA/CMA) preferred and BLS is required. One-year experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent working experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma is required.
• RMA or CMA certification preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow hospital policy on patient safety, infection control and safe patient handling.
• Provide direct patient interaction, obtain vitals and document in chart.
• Route messages and questions to appropriate staff.
• Act as liaison between physician and patient; relay test results and answer questions.
• Assist with medication renewals and administer meds as ordered (oral, IM, SQ).
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect samples for lab work.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries and procedures; handle prior authorizations and referrals.
• Maintain supply inventory; keep exam areas clean and stocked.
• Educate patients about MyChart and assist with enrollment.
• Assist in orienting and training new medical assistants.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

MA program completion

High school diploma

RMA/CMA preferred

BLS certified

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinic setting. The role involves direct patient contact, vital signs, medication verification, and coordination with physicians and staff.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited MA program or equivalent experience; MA certification (RMA/CMA) preferred and BLS is required. One-year experience is preferred but not required.