Medical Assistant - Outreach Clinic

Swope Health • Kansas City, MO

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Outreach Clinic Medical Assistant for Swope Health, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. You are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment. This includes recording vital signs, medical history, and social history, assisting the provider with the examinations and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record system. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You are a critical part of the patient-centered medical team providing quality, accessible, and safe healthcare. If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program OR 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital
• Certified by one of the following: NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, CCMA OR 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
• Must exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients)
• Willing to travel to all Swope Satellite Clinics and temporary testing sites if needed

Nice To Haves

• You may be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment.
• You will be asked to complete courses and become certified as a future requirement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment
• Recording vital signs, medical history, and social history
• Assisting the provider with examinations and treatment
• Entering clinical data into the electronic health record system
• Performing general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Benefits

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option)
• Dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED