Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT, or Medical Assistant - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Lee's Summit, MO

3h•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists clinic providers in examining and treating patients according to established standards and practices, while maintaining patient confidentiality. The role may also involve assisting with front-office responsibilities and other clinic needs. This is a safety-sensitive position, and duties may change as needed. The position supports patient flow and care by obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting with procedures, administering provider-ordered medications and treatments, performing diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, and processing specimens. The Medical Assistant documents services and results, coordinates callbacks, referrals, testing, and follow-up appointments, maintains supplies and equipment, and assists with registration and clerical work. The role may involve exposure to patients and infectious diseases, unpredictable situations, interruptions, irregular hours, and a fast-paced environment. Physical duties include frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling; and the ability to lift 15–20 pounds. The employee may need to transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, handle emergency situations, and wear protective equipment as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification, which must be obtained and maintained.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Able to perform the physical activities described, including frequent sitting, walking, and standing and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, help ensure smooth and efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider as directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer provider-ordered injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with procedures as directed.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye exam equipment, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak flow meters, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; collect, label, and process specimens for send-out; and prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
When applicable, perform basic x-rays or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts with services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.