Medical Assistant — Pediatric Clinic Team

Swope Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swope Health Saint Joseph Kids Care Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to join a compassionate care team. You will receive and prepare patients for examination, collect medical and social histories, and assist providers with examinations.

Under general supervision, you will perform basic clinical tasks including taking vitals, medication administration, and entering data into the electronic health record. Some travel to Swope satellite sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified by NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA or CCMA.
• Two years experience in a private office or ambulatory care facility or hospital may substitute for certification.
• BCLS Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patients for examinations and treatment.
• Take vital signs and collect medical and social history.
• Assist the provider with examinations and treatments.
• Enter clinical data into the electronic health record.
• Perform general medical services, medication administration, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures under supervision.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program

NRCMA

RMA

CMA

NCMA

CCMA

BCLS Certification

2 years experience in private office/ambulatory care facility or hospital may substitute for certification

Job description

Swope Health Saint Joseph Kids Care Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to join a compassionate care team. You will receive and prepare patients for examination, collect medical and social histories, and assist providers with examinations.

Under general supervision, you will perform basic clinical tasks including taking vitals, medication administration, and entering data into the electronic health record. Some travel to Swope satellite sites may be required.