Medical Assistant

Northwest Health Services•Saint Joseph, MO

28d

About The Position

Northwest Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team of professionals, who is committed to helping others by providing exceptional care to our patients. At Northwest Health Services we care about the people in our communities. Northwest Health Services was founded to provide high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to meet the needs of our community members who seek care, no matter what. Employees of Northwest Health Services strive daily to improve and strengthen the lives of our community members by leveraging a patient-centered approach, through cross-functional teamwork and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence. As an Medical Assistant at Northwest Health Services, you will be responsible for working with Northwest Health Services Providers by: Prepare patient record information for provider referrals. Receive and implement activities related to standing orders, medication administration, medication refills for provider. Assisting Provider by distributing appropriate patient educational materials. Preparing patient examination rooms and ensuring all required equipment and/or instruments are sterilized and available for procedures and treatments per established policies. Documenting all patient treatment information in patient medical record. Benefits Competitive salary Monday - Friday with no weekends to support work/life balance 4 weeks of annual vacation that starts accruing on day one Paid company holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more Tuition reimbursement An opportunity to advance in your medical career Equal Employment Opportunity Northwest Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity is provided to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Requirements

Current BLS certification.
A valid drivers license, and proof of current insurance coverage if vehicle used for business.
We require vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment & honor exemptions for medical and religious reasons to the extent required by law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of acute care or office medical experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient record information for provider referrals.
Receive and implement activities related to standing orders, medication administration, medication refills for provider.
Assisting Provider by distributing appropriate patient educational materials.
Preparing patient examination rooms and ensuring all required equipment and/or instruments are sterilized and available for procedures and treatments per established policies.
Documenting all patient treatment information in patient medical record.