Medical Assistant

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Osage Beach, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC), a Missouri nonprofit and federally qualified health center, is seeking a mission-driven Medical Assistant to support patient care across its locations. The role performs duties designated by the Medical Director within the bounds of the employee’s licensing authority. The successful candidate is comfortable working with patients from diverse backgrounds, is motivated and adaptable, and maintains a professional demeanor. Travel to all COMC locations is required; occasional overnight travel may be needed for training or conferences. Patient information must remain confidential, and knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. COMC provides healthcare to communities in central Missouri regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Its mission is to lead the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment for engaged team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program.
Must be CPR certified or become certified during the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.
Maintain continuing education units as directed by COMC.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of fundamental mathematics, adding machines, calculators, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong phone etiquette and excellent customer service skills.
Valid Missouri driver’s license.
Ability to occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 340B regulations; patient confidentiality is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

Maintain medical supplies inventory and perform preventative maintenance on medical equipment.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical histories, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
Safeguard medical records and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Inventory supplies, place orders, and verify receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and arranging repairs.
Adhere to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Work independently, accept accountability, adapt to change, maintain focus under pressure, meet commitments, and satisfy attendance and punctuality requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.