Medical Assistant

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Osage Beach, MO

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC), a nonprofit federally qualified health center serving communities in central Missouri, is seeking a mission-driven Medical Assistant who can work with patients from diverse backgrounds and adapt professionally to changing conditions. The Medical Assistant performs duties designated by the Medical Director within the bounds of licensing authority and supports patient care, medical records, supplies, and equipment. Travel to all COMC locations is required; overnight travel may be needed for training, conferences, or similar events. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, and patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and 340B regulations are required.

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.
Must 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 supply 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 a summary of patient history.
Complete and safeguard medical records, protect patient information, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
Inventory and order supplies and verify their receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and requesting repairs.
Follow professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Work independently, accept accountability, handle change, maintain focus under pressure, meet commitments, and satisfy attendance and punctuality requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.