Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, vaccine coordination, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. The incumbent in this position must have excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor at all times. This position may also be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed. This position floats between our Surgical Services clinics. The home base location is Saint Luke's Plaza, with coverage at Saint Luke's North one day per week and Saint Luke's South one day per month. We provide training and support to help you succeed through a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Program. This program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics and will offer a comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values and BLS certification. Medical Assistants in training will also be introduced to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety. The next session starts on October 19. The schedule includes Week 1-5: In class didactic content, Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor, and Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach.