Medical Assistant (MA) - Women's Health

Jordan Valley Health • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and handling billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical work may include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.

The role is in Women's Health. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the Jordan Valley Health career portal. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. New hires may be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus; rehires are not eligible. 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; if not already held, it must be obtained 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 examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments or materials, 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.
• Three medical and prescription drug plan options through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, with access to Teladoc telemedicine services.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with optional additional coverage.
• Short-term and long-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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed