Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered)

North Kansas City Hospital • North Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Meritas Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Northland Women's Health Care team. This position offers a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization. The mission of Meritas is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch, and every team member works together to complete this mission. The hours of operation for the Northland Women's Health Care practice are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with a primary schedule during those hours and periodic needs to work outside of this schedule to serve patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited medical assisting program.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through an accredited certification organization.
• 2 years of experience in a physician's office setting, preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
• Basic office skills, patient-centered mindset, excellent time management and organization skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers to maximize patient volume by preparing patients for visits, administering medications, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and returning patient calls in a timely manner.
• Complete physician orders and facilitate care, which may include phoning patient prescriptions, scheduling and arranging labs and diagnostic tests, and providing instructions to patients regarding diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments.
• Maintain effective patient communication and efficient patient flow, ensuring all required documentation is available in the medical record.
• Ensure the orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms, stock assigned areas, and follow all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards.
• Perform administrative duties such as greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification of tests, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, answering phones, and entering ambulatory care charges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees