Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community health clinic in Kansas is seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and passionate about providing quality healthcare to diverse patient populations. Responsibilities include patient preparation, assessments, and care management. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• High level of problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent computer skills for internal communications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical procedures and assist with procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health and psychosocial needs.
• Perform basic laboratory and point-of-care testing.
• Provide patient education as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments within scope of practice and document interventions in patient charts; collaborate on plans and outcomes with the care team.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

EHR

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma-informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year, regardless of socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team committed to working as one to improve the lives of our patients.

Mission

The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.

Vision

Empowering Well-Being

Core Values

Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. This position is essential in supporting patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining a patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and passionate about providing quality healthcare to diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

Exceptional Customer Service

• Communicate and work effectively with people of varying backgrounds, healthcare professionals, and support staff at all levels.
• Maintain respect and regard for the dignity of all patients and their families/caregivers.

EHR Inbox Management

• Process inbox messages in a timely manner.

Phone Messages / Telephone Encounters

• Return messages and relay pertinent information to patients or other entities as needed.

Visit Preparation

• Prepare patients for medical procedures and assist with procedures.
• Clean and sanitize rooms after each patient.

Patient Care within Scope of Practice

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health and psychosocial needs, and develop collaborative treatment plans with patients (and their family or caregivers) and the healthcare team.
• Record all interventions (phone, email, in-person) in patient charts, and compile and produce reports on service delivery and outcomes.
• Work with the RN Care Team Director and Clinical Operations Director to obtain data for outcome measurement reporting.
• Report patient progress in patient files and to medical staff.
• Perform basic laboratory and point-of-care testing.
• Maintain patient medical records and work with providers to send medication refills to the appropriate pharmacy.
• Provide care to patients from newborns to geriatrics, including women’s health, OB, immunizations, and more.
• Communicate relevant information to various departments to maintain continuity of care.
• Stay up to date with immunization changes.
• Obtain vital signs (including manual blood pressure) and perform screenings/measurements.
• Provide patient education as needed.

Personal Specifications

Knowledge and Experience

• High level of problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent computer skills required for internal communications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Behaviors

• Respect for all individuals; seeing value in all people.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with team members.
• Positive attitude and ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and promotes teamwork with staff members.
• Works well with supervisors and others in positions of authority.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize and manage priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to conclusion.

Attributes

• A high degree of personal and professional discretion and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance and work area.