Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Position: Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Job Id: 2264

# of Openings: 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specific Competencies:

• Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists the physician and/or nurse to provide physical care for the patient before, during, and after examinations and procedures.
• Performs routine clerical activities required for efficient operation of the ambulatory clinic.
• Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.
• Appropriately utilizes facility communication and information systems and equipment.

JCMG Core Competencies:

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) training program preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Prefer previous experience as an MA in the ambulatory care setting, but not required.

Certification/License:

• Prefer certified MA
• BCLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Completed JCMG’s Pharmacology training.
• For administration of injectable medications, must have successfully completed 20 injections with an approved mentor and must complete JCMG competency testing and successful completion of return demonstration.
• Staff with prior job experience without formal training is encouraged to sign up for JCMG’s Medical Assistant Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in heated and air-conditioned area; may be exposed to infectious material and contagious conditions including exposure to patient body fluids, including blood and contaminated sharps; potential for exposure to hazardous disinfecting chemicals; must follow universal precautions and utilize personal protective equipment.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program