Certified Medical Assistant - $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Encompass Medical Group•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Encompass Medical Group is a primary care provider group with five offices in the Kansas City metro area, dedicated to high standards of healthcare excellence. They are currently recruiting for a Certified Medical Assistant for their Wornall office. This is a full-time position. Encompass Medical Group is offering a $500.00 sign-on bonus to all new hires who complete their probationary period, and an additional $500.00 completion bonus after one full year of service. The Medical Assistant is a vital part of the organization, responsible for organizing and prioritizing daily workflow to ensure efficient patient flow. The MA must interact courteously and professionally with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Complete a certifiable Medical Assistant course or other approved training
Maintenance of an active Medical Assistant certification required from a nationally recognized organization
Requires multi-tasking and organizational skills
Phone and customer service skills
Maintain OSHA regulations
Maintain dress code as specified by Office Manager
Assist in patient movement as needed
Moving small equipment
May be required to travel to other offices
Lifting and moving medical supplies
Keep facility free of potential hazardous conditions to protect patients or co-workers from slip, fall, or other harmful outcomes
Handling bio-hazard substance(s)

Responsibilities

Maintain active medical assistant certification required from one of the following nationally-recognized organizations: NHA, NAHP, AAMA, AMT, NCPE, ARMA, NPS, NCCT
Prepare and instruct patients for exams, perform procedures that include but are not limited to electrocardiograms, blood pressures, throat cultures, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal, holter analysis, spirometry and other CLIA waived laboratory tests
Maintain appropriate documentation of procedures in the electronic medical record; record reason for visit and other pertinent medical history while maintaining confidentiality
Assist with the coordination of care with outside consultants for additional patient care
Assure coding for all services provided
Facilitate completion of prior authorizations and/or referrals to coordinate care with outside consultants for additional patient care or pharmacy request
Assist healthcare providers with exams and procedures, anticipating equipment and instruments required and necessary
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area; keep exam rooms neat; change table paper and remove soiled linen after each examination
Order supplies and medications/vaccines when needed
May screen and return phone calls for providers under their direction and supervision
Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Provide back up to other Medical Assistants in the areas of Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics and Receptionist as needed
Assist with service area procedures when necessary
Working knowledge of Indexing Client and GE Centricity
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be a great team player and work well in a team environment