Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

21h • 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 role may also be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed. The Medical Assistant Program is a 10-week paid program that allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The program 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.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or completion of an MA Program

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Duties as assigned based on respective clinic need
• Covering front office job duties as needed

Benefits

• Paid training and support
• BLS certification

What This Job Offers

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