Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Mymlc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide assistive services that promote patient flow and care. Responsibilities include performing patient check-ins, administering medications, and assisting providers during examinations. The candidate must have a high school diploma and complete medical training if hired after June 2021, along with required certifications including CMA or RMA and a valid BLS. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Required: H.S. Diploma and completion of Medical Assistant training program if hired after 06/01/2021.
• Preferred: Six months experience in a physician's office or healthcare setting.
• Required certifications: CMA or RMA, and BLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in and appointment setting.
• Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assist provider with examinations and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

H.S. Diploma

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Computer data entry

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (MA) works under the supervision of leadership. The MA provides a wide range of assistive services to promote patient flow, patient information gathering and patient care in the clinic setting. Performs patient access duties such as patient check‑in and appointment setting for the provider’s office to support patient care delivery and follow up. All medical tasks will be performed per the direction of the clinic nurse or provider.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and documents patient’s response in the medical record according to standard.
• Administers and documents prescribed medications (oral, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, inhaled, drops) and treatments in accordance with organizational standards.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s response to medications and treatments to provider(s).
• Documentation and communication of medication refills.
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures, including preparing sterile field and properly maintaining equipment before and after procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, instructs patients and/or family members in the collection of samples and tests, completes point‑of‑care testing.
• Performs clinic procedures including but not limited to EKGs, Snellen eye testing, regular and pediatric E‑chart, bone density testing (DEXA), incentive spirometry, ear lavage, apply/changes dressing including wound care, staple removal, etc.
• Provides education material to patients as instructed by providers.
• Communicates with patients regarding appointments, completion of insurance forms, medical releases and other documentation. Monitors the scheduling of patients, responds to and refers incoming telephone inquiries from patients and other parties, answers patient inquiries, and maintains timely flow of patients.
• Arranges for patient referral testing at other facilities or specialty care.
• Enters patient data into computer system accurately and completely including patient registration, medical record assignment and visit creation. Documents all observations, treatments, procedures, medications, telephone conversations in medical record per standard.
• Cleans and maintains patient care areas including the examination room and equipment to ensure a sanitary, safe, and organized facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• H.S. Diploma – Required
• If hired after 06/01/2021 will need to complete a Medical Assistant training program – Required

Work Experience

• Six months physician’s office or healthcare setting – Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Required Upon Hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required Upon Hire