Medical Assistant

Fordland Clinic • Springfield, MO

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistants provide critical support to the nurse practitioners and physicians in providing quality medical care to both medical and behavioral health patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or LPN, preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in the medical field may be adequate instead of a MA certification
• BLS/CPR certified

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, pulse rate, height, and weight
• Room patients and establish a reason for the visit. Document chief complaint
• Work collaboratively with the provider for the coordination of quality health care for clinic patients
• Manage patient flow with the correct balancing of scheduled appointments and walk-ins according to the number and skills of providers present
• Clean medical equipment as necessary. Routinely check oxygen levels in the oxygen tank
• Prepare exam rooms and assist the provider with procedures
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures
• Assist with all Covid/Flu clinics at all 3 locations
• Pre-Visit Planning including reaching out to patients due for vaccines that do not have appointment scheduled yet
• Assist with inventory management
• Provide back up support to Clinical Coordinator
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• Bereavement Leave
• Retirement – 403(b) retirement option with employer matching
• Fitness Benefit – Fordland Clinic encourages health and wellbeing and will contribute up to $50 per year for a fitness facility membership, or other approved fitness expenses.
• “Thank You” recognition program through Motivosity, redeemable for gifts and gift cards.

What This Job Offers

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