PRN Medical Assistant - Kansas City, MO

Marathon Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Health in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join their care team. This role is crucial in delivering excellent patient care and enhancing the guest experience. Responsibilities include patient escort, taking vitals, and managing medical records.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, graduated from a Medical Assistant program, and holds necessary certifications. Join us to make a genuine impact on patient health.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care.
• MA certification strongly preferred in states where required.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients and ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Take vitals and perform blood draws.
• Record data in the medical record per guidelines.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Medical record management

Communication

Phlebotomy

Injections

Education

Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Marathon Health is a leading primary care provider, partnering with employers and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans.

Highlights of Working at Marathon Health

• Pay Range: $21.00-26.00/hr. The actual offer may vary depending on geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

About The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience to our patients. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience—acting both as a Medical Receptionist as well as assuming the clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Escort patients to room and ensure that exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Review previous medical information and gather any relevant updated health information from the patient to inform the provider
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures; work with the contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations via oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal at the direction of and upon written order from the Provider
• Partner with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plan of care, including identifying and working to address gaps in care
• Front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinate specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check‑in, check‑out, etc.
• Record accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Process test results and provide the patient with timely results via e‑message, mail or phone as directed in written instructions by the Provider
• Participate in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care. May vary based on clinic needs
• Graduated from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state‑specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred. MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred