Medical Assistant - Neurology

Saint Luke's Limited; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training program

10-week MA Training Cohort

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, taking vitals, EMR tasks, and vaccine coordination.

Training is provided; certification in CMA/NRCMA/RMA/CCMA and BLS are required. The role may involve travel between locations and potential front-office coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant required (CMA/NRCMA/RMA/CCMA).
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit planning and rooming patients.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Scan and download documents as needed.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines.
• Telephone screening using protocols.
• Assist with procedures as needed.
• Cover front office duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Vital signs accuracy

EMR system experience

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA)

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR system

Vaccine coordination tools

Job description

Job DescriptionSaint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.This position responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, vaccine coordination, telephone screening (with protocols), assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. Incumbent in position must have excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed.Job Requirements:Required:Medical Assistant Certification required (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA)BLS Certification requiredPreferred:1 year experience preferred year experience preferredTravel to 2 locationsNo experience as a Medical Assistant or not been through an MA Program? Look no further – we provide training and support to help you succeed.The Medical Assistant Program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The 10-week paid program will offer a comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values and BLS certification. Medical Assistants in training will also be introduced to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety.Paid 10-week Medical Assistant Training Cohort ProgramScheduleWeek 1-5: In class didactic contentWeek 5-8: Clinicals with instructorWeek 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success CoachJob RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearJob DetailsFull TimeDay (United States of America)