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

Encompass Medical Group•Lee's Summit, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Encompass Medical Group is recruiting a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its Lee's Summit office. The Medical Assistant organizes and prioritizes daily workflow to maintain efficient patient flow and interacts courteously and professionally with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position includes preparing and instructing patients for exams, performing clinical procedures and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, documenting care in the electronic medical record, coordinating referrals and outside consultations, and assisting healthcare providers with exams and procedures. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain clean, organized work areas, supports other clinical and reception areas as needed, and follows applicable safety and workplace requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Completion of a certifiable Medical Assistant course or other approved training.
Active Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization; examples listed are NHA, NAHP, AAMA, AMT, NCPE, ARMA, NPS, and NCCT.
Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Administrative multitasking and organizational skills.
Phone and customer service skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

Organize and prioritize daily workflow to maintain efficient patient flow.
Interact with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services in a courteous and professional manner.
Prepare and instruct patients for examinations.
Perform procedures including electrocardiograms, blood pressure readings, throat cultures, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal, Holter analysis, spirometry, and other CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Document procedures in the electronic medical record and record the reason for the visit and pertinent medical history while maintaining confidentiality.
Coordinate care with outside consultants and facilitate prior authorizations and referrals, including those requested by pharmacies.
Assure coding for all services provided.
Assist healthcare providers with exams and procedures, anticipating required equipment and instruments.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, keep exam rooms neat, change table paper, and remove soiled linen after examinations.
Order supplies and medications or vaccines when needed.
Screen and return provider phone calls under the provider's direction and supervision, as needed.
Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Provide backup to Medical Assistants in Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Reception as needed.
Assist with service-area procedures when necessary.
Maintain working knowledge of Indexing Client and GE Centricity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain OSHA regulations and the dress code specified by the Office Manager.
Assist with patient movement, move small equipment, and travel to other offices if required.
Keep the facility free of potential hazards and handle biohazardous substances.