Medical Assistant - Women's Health

Jordan Valley Health • Springfield, MO

1h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and handling billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The position is with Jordan Valley Health, a mission-driven organization focused on improving health in underserved communities through access to comprehensive healthcare services and strong community relationships.

Employees must provide proof of vaccination for influenza, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
• Provide proof of vaccination for influenza, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians with examining and treating patients, including handing them instruments or materials and performing tasks such as giving injections or removing sutures.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires may receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus; rehires are not eligible.
• Medical and prescription drug coverage with three plan options through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, including access to Teladoc telemedicine.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Dental coverage through Cigna's DPPO network.
• Vision coverage through EyeMed's Insight network.
• Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match beginning after 30 days of employment.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Optional critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on demand.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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