Certified Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantPerforms a variety of patient care activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care. They are responsible for restocking of supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment.Type: Full Time (80 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)Typical hours for this position: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmEducation:High School Diploma or equivalent-requiredCertification & Licensures:Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)-preferredBLS Certification- required within 90 days of hireExperience:Skill in taking vital signsSkilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and publicAbility to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAbility to communicate clearly, as well as understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructionsBasic computer skills-requiredAbility to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testingLPNEducation:Graduate from an accredited school of practical or vocational nursing program.Certification & Licensures:Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri.BLS certification.Experience:Skill in taking vital signs, history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, and multi-tasking.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public.Ability to maintain quality control standard and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations.Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions. Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs.Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.