Medical Assistant - Kansas City, MO

Marathon Health • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join its care team in Kansas City, Missouri. The Medical Assistant works closely with a primary care physician to deliver patient care and provide an excellent guest experience. The role spans the full patient experience, combining medical receptionist duties with clinical responsibilities. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic is located at 2401 Grand Boulevard, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; the experience requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
• CPR/BLS certification by the start date.
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is required in states where certification or registration is mandated.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience in primary care.
• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration, where not required for employment.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Review prior medical information and gather updated health information from patients for the provider.
• Take vital signs; perform blood draws, injections, and wound bandaging; and assist with procedures.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by authorized routes at the provider’s direction and under written order.
• Work with contracted laboratories for additional tests.
• Collaborate with the care team on individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
• Perform front desk duties, including scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Record accurate and relevant information in medical records in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Process test results and communicate them to patients promptly by e-message, mail, or phone as directed by the provider’s written instructions.
• Participate in patient outreach to encourage engagement among eligible patient groups.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits beginning on the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Scrubs provided with no out-of-pocket cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed