AMA | Accredited Medical Assistant

Accredited Medical Assistant

Rosebud, MO $35,009 - $46,099 a year

Join a dedicated healthcare team in a regional medical clinic serving the Midwest community. This full-time Medical Assistant role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate patient care under the guidance of licensed nurses, physicians, or advanced practice providers.

General Summary

The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations by performing vital patient care tasks, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention and safe patient handling.
• Assist patients by escorting them to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, and verifying medical histories and medications.
• Document patient information accurately and promptly in medical records.
• Manage communication by routing phone messages and assisting with patient inquiries and test result follow-ups.
• Support medication management including renewals, authorizations, and administration of oral, IM, and SQ medications as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedule appointments, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries as directed by providers.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure exam areas are clean and well-stocked.
• Educate patients on electronic health record access and assist with enrollment.
• Help orient and train new medical assistants.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and adaptability while maintaining punctuality and attendance standards.

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program is required, or equivalent experience. A high school diploma is mandatory.

Experience

At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant or similar role is preferred but not required. Experience in a medical clinic setting is advantageous.

Certification and Licenses

Preferred certification includes Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited organization such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs, frequent walking, standing, and various movements such as stooping and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur. Minimal physical discomfort is expected.