Medical Assistant- (positions in Missouri & Kansas
Company: Swope Health
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description**Sign on Bonus** $1000 for candidates who are
selected to be paid in two increments-$500 at hire and $500 after90
days of employment (applies to external applicants only)NEW MEDICAL
ASSISTANTS ARE WELCOMED TO APPLY!!!!!!JOB SUMMARY:Swope Health is
seekingseveral Medical Assistants for the following locations:
- Swope Health Wyandotte (Kansas City, KS)
- Swope Health Northland (Riverside, MO)
- Swope Health Central (Kansas City, MO)
- Swope Health West (Kansas City, KS)
- Swope Health Belton (Belton, MO)
- Swope Health Independence (Independence, MO)
- Swope Health Hickman Mills (South Kansas City, MO)Professional
candidateis responsible for receiving and preparing patients for
medical examination and treatment. This includes taking vital
signs, medical and social history, assisting the provider with the
examination and treatment and entering clinical data into the
electronic health record. Under general supervision of a medical
provider, performs general medical services such as medication
administration, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Functions
within the patient centered medical team to provide quality,
accessible, and safe patient centered care.Hours of
operationsVarious shifts between 7:30am-5:3pm Monday thru FridayNo
weekends8 paid holidays and generous paid days off!PRIMARY
FUNCTIONS:
- Collects and records demographic information on the appropriate
forms and in the patient's medical record and validates accuracy at
every visit.
- Uses patient full name and date of birth to verify patient
identify and verify correct patient following Swope Health's
policies.
- Performs and records the patient's vital signs and reason for
the visit and enters this information into the electronic health
record.
- Administer nebulizer "breathing" treatment as ordered.
- Assist provider with examinations and procedures.
- Collects and processes specimens including urine, capillary
blood, nasal and nasopharyngeal, and throat.
- Addresses assigned telephone encounters, documents and
referrals within designated time frames within the electronic
health record.
- Performs medication reconciliation with the patient and records
in the electronic health record.
- Performs assigned screenings, including but not limited to
depression screening, tobacco use, and substance abuse.
- Screens patients and/or Associates for signs and symptoms of
illness following protocols and procedures.
- Administers medications as ordered using the 6 Rights right
dose, right patient, right med, right route, right time, and right
documentation following Swope Health policies and procedures.
- Performs injections to include intradermal, subcutaneous, and
intramuscular.
- Performs venipuncture (if performed in the clinic).
- Completes approved standing orders as indicated by chief
complaint or chronic/acute condition of patient.
- Observes and conforms to Personnel, Infection Control, Quality
and Safety policies of the Health Center. This includes the donning
and doffing of Personal Protection Equipment when indicated.
- Reports safety concerns to the Clinic Manager. Completes
Incident Reports as indicated.
- Perform other duties commensurate with skill level as assigned
by the LPN, RN or Clinic Manager.
- May performs appointment reminder calls the business day prior
to the scheduled appointment and documents in the electronic health
record.
- Reviews incoming faxes or documents and attaches to the patient
record.
- Scans documents into the electronic health record. (ex. EKG's,
ROIs, spirometry, prescriptions)
- Cleans patient rooms between patients and stocks patient exam
rooms daily at the end of each shift.
- Calibrates and performs controls on specific waived testing
machines, including documentation.
- Customer Service Skills:
- Works to decrease patient wait time in the clinic by rooming
patients as quickly as possible
- Communicates customer/patient complaints to the Clinic Manager
as soon as identified
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout any
interaction with the customer/patient/coworkers
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients,
relatives, department nursing and medical staff, other departments
and the community while maintaining a caring and professional
attitude.QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or G.E.D.required
- Must have graduated from an accredited medical assistant
program and must be a Medical Assistant certified by NRCMA
(Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant) RMA (Registered
Medical Assistant),CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), NCMA
(National Certified Medical Assistant) or CCMA (Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant).
- Possess certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).Must
be obtained within 3 months of hire and should be renewed every 2
years must keep current BLS card.
- Excellent communication skills, telephone etiquette and possess
the ability to work with people.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- 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.OR
- High School graduate or G.E.D.
- Must have graduated from an accredited medical assistant
program
- 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a private office
setting, ambulatory care facility or hospital setting may be
initially substituted for certification. You may be asked to become
a certified or registered medical assistant as a future requirement
of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart
Association
- Basic Office Skills*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.
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