Medical Assistant - Trauma Practice

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical assistant training

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to support providers and the nursing team. The role includes pre-visit planning, rooming patients, taking vitals, and handling EMR documentation as part of a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Training Cohort.

The program emphasizes patient safety, customer service, and practical bedside skills. Training starts with in-class content, then clinicals and a final orientation in a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and professional demeanor at all times.
• Less than 1 year applicable experience required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and nursing team in delivering medical care.
• Perform pre-visit planning, room patients, obtain vitals.
• Utilize EMR system, scan and download documents.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines.
• Phlebotomy and assistance with procedures as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Education

Basic Life Support Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Medical Assistant Program completion

Tools

EMR system

Document scanning

Job description

Job Description 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), phlebotomy, 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.

Hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

No 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 Program Next session starts on October 19.

Schedule Week 1-5: In class didactic content

Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor

Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach

Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

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