Medical Assistant (Multiple Locations)

Swope Health • Kansas City, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services in our West Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As a Medical Assistant, you are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examination and treatment. This includes taking vital signs, and medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You are a critical part of the patient-centered medical team to provide quality, accessible, and safe patient-centered care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program OR 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital (may be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment)
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program OR 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital (will be asked to complete courses and become certified as a future requirement of employment)
• Certified by one of the following: NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, CCMA
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
• Must exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients)
• Willing to travel to all Swope Satellite Clinics and temporary testing sites if needed
• Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and preparing patients for medical examination and treatment
• Taking vital signs, and medical and social history
• Assisting the provider with the examination and treatment
• Entering clinical data into the electronic health record
• Perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provide quality, accessible, and safe patient-centered care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED