Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

SWOPE HEALTH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swope Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a team of caregivers. You will receive and prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs and histories, and assist providers with treatments.

You will enter data into the electronic health record and perform basic medical services under supervision. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, MA program graduation, and certification or suitable work experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified by NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, or CCMA.
• If not certified, 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may substitute certification.
• If not graduated from an accredited program, 5 years of experience may substitute certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Must exhibit the ability to work with people.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patients for medical examinations and treatment.
• Take vital signs and collect medical and social history.
• Assist provider with examinations and treatment; enter data into EHR.
• Perform general medical services under supervision, including medication administration and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

People skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduated from accredited medical assistant program

NRCMA

RMA

CMA

NCMA

CCMA

Job description

As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services, you are a part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. You are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment.

This includes taking vital signs, and medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Successful Candidates will have:

• High School diploma or GED
  Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
  Certified by one of the following:
  NRCMA
  RMA
  CMA
  NCMA
  CCMA
  If not certified by one of the above, 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You may be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment.
  If not graduated from an accredited medical assistant program, then 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You will be asked to complete courses and become certified as a future requirement of employment.
  BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
  Must exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients).

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