Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Employee Health, StaffFlex ContractJoining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability InsurancePaid Time Off from Day One403-B Retirement Plan4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental LeaveCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Well-being ResourcesMental Health Resources and SupportPet BenefitsSchedule: Full timeShift: Day (United States of America)Address: 7312 Antioch RdCity: Shawnee MissionState: KansasPostal Code: 66204Job Description:Medical Asst, StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks $39.82/hr Full-time; Mon – Fri, 7:30a – 4:00p No call American Heart Association BLS, required before hire Customer Service experience [Required] Phlebotomy experience [Required] Vaccine administration experience [Required] Other duties as assigned. Supports staff teamwork, maintains confidentiality of patient information, and continuously strives to improve patient satisfaction. Manages front office responsibilities, including appointment bookings, insurance verification, patient check-in, and check-out processes. Completes chart preparation and abstraction activities prior to patient visits, ensuring all necessary lab, imaging, and referral information is available. Rooms patients, conducts screenings, takes medical histories, records vital signs, and performs medication reconciliation. Prepares patients and examination rooms for physical assessments or procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available. Educates patients on tests, medications, and dietary information, and administers prescribed medications and treatments. Ensures medical equipment is functioning properly, maintains adequate supplies, and ensures medications are not expired. Responds to and returns telephone calls related to clinical needs, triages appropriately, and assists with referrals as needed. Completes logs for CLIA compliance and other regulatory requirements, and follows policies on cleaning and sterilization of instruments. Assists with the completion of prior authorizations, worker's compensation paperwork, and other administrative tasks.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Display a caring and professional consumer focus attitude at all times [Required]Able to communicate in writing and verbally clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers [Required]Demonstrates ability to utilize numerous technology software, such as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) [Required]Updates clinical and medical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities for professional growth [Required]Proactively suggests quality improvement ideas and patient safety ideas [Required]Customer service skills [Preferred]Medical terminology [Preferred]Education:High School Grad or Equiv [Required]Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferredField of Study:Customer service experience in medical office [Preferred]Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Preferred] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Preferred] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Preferred] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Preferred] OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Preferred] OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Preferred]Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements – Range: $15.00 – $130.00This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.