Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Central-Ozarks-Medical-Center-; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. The role involves preparing patients for exams, recording histories, verifying information, and maintaining medical records in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Candidates should have CPR certification or be willing to obtain it, plus a high school diploma or GED and an accredited medical assisting certification. Experience with an electronic health record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified or become certified during probation and maintain certification throughout employment.
• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assisting certification program.
• Experience with an electronic health record is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventative maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests and reporting patient history summary.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality; protects medical records.
• Keeps supplies and equipment ready by inventorying stock and placing orders as needed.
• Travel to COMC locations as required.

Skills

CPR certification

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Medical interviews/assessments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. The role involves preparing patients for exams, recording histories, verifying information, and maintaining medical records in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Candidates should have CPR certification or be willing to obtain it, plus a high school diploma or GED and an accredited medical assisting certification. Experience with an electronic health record is preferred.