Medical Assistant (Multiple Locations)

Swope Health • Kansas City, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services in our West Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As a Medical Assistant, you are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examination and treatment. This includes taking vital signs, and medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. 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 to provide quality, accessible, and safe patient-centered care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified by one of the following: NRCMA RMA CMA NCMA CCMA
• 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).
• Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Nice To Haves

• If not certified by one of the above, 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You may be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment.
• If not graduated from an accredited medical assistant program, then 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You will be asked to complete courses and become certified as a future requirement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and preparing patients for medical examination and treatment.
• Taking vital signs, and medical and social history.
• Assisting the provider with the examination and treatment.
• Entering clinical data into the electronic health record.
• Performing general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Willing to travel to all Swope Satellite Clinics and temporary testing sites if needed.

What This Job Offers

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