Part time Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care

AdventHealth•Olathe, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports urgent care clinical operations and patient care, with a focus on creating a positive patient experience. The position documents procedures and assessments, performs patient check-in and check-out, administers provider-ordered treatments and medications, and assists with follow-up assessments, triage, and clinical emergencies. It also performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing and forensic collections in accordance with applicable guidelines. The role follows infection prevention and safety practices, participates in performance improvement, and may train newly hired clinical staff. This is a part-time position requiring full availability Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is based at 14744 W 119th St, Olathe, Kansas 66062. Pay range: $18.33–$39.35.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Technical or vocational school education.
At least 1 year of related work experience, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with completion of an externship.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following required certifications: CMA, CMAC, ARMA RMA, AMT RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or NRCMA.
Comprehensive knowledge of general medical assistant practices.
Ability to communicate effectively in English by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending.
Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax, and scanner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced, high-patient-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong critical thinking skills.
Six months of relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility.
Previous medical assistant experience.
Previous urgent care or emergency department experience.
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) certification.

Responsibilities

Create and own the patient experience by driving customer service initiatives.
Document and report procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
Assess patients during clinical check-in, document pertinent medical information and vital signs, and check for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
Administer provider-ordered treatments and medications, conduct follow-up assessments, verify orders as needed, and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies and triage situations.
Perform diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry.
Complete forensic testing collections in accordance with DOT and State Drug Free Workplace Guidelines.
Perform check-out duties and relay instructions and care information to patients or families.
Complete required Quality Control checklists to support patient safety.
Follow CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, appropriate PPE use, hand-washing policy, and safety regulations.
Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Train newly hired clinical staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.