Medical Assistant - Urology

Saint Luke's Health System • Independence, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic. Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. This role may require travel between our three clinics. No experience as a Medical Assistant or not been through an MA Program? Look no further – we provide training and support to help you succeed. The Medical Assistant Program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The 10-week paid 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

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional demeanor at all times

Responsibilities

• Screening walk-in patients
• Telephone screening (with protocols)
• Medication/injection education
• Assist with procedures
• Cleaning wounds
• Dressing changes
• Catheter insertion
• Tracheostomy care
• Biopsies
• Other duties as assigned by respective clinic
• Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice

Benefits

• 10-week paid program
• Training and support
• Comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values
• BLS certification
• Introduction to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety

What This Job Offers

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