Medical Assistant

About us

We are currently looking for a compassionate and hardworking individual to aid our team of skilled doctors. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a medical setting, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, be able to work on their feet for long periods of time, and have excellent communication skills. This position is a great opportunity for someone with medical experience who is looking for advancement opportunities, and we're interested in hiring someone who will not only have effective interactions with team members at all levels, but also with patients and their families.

The Lead Medical Assistant (LMA) may work under the Clinic Administrator to assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic hours. This position assists the supervisors in training new staff. The LMA works as part of a health care team including physicians, NP/PA’s and medical assistants to provide comprehensive care in a non-judgmental manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with a variety of medical needs including minor wounds, injuries and routine procedures.
• Perform basic nursing tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing standing orders; complete EKG/ECG per provider instruction; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of biohazard/contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments;
• Collaborate with other health care providers to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.
• Provide back up support for the medical assistant team, which includes all functions of a medical assistant.
• Assist in the supervision of work and performance of clinic staff including medical assistants, and other support staff, as instructed, including input for performance reviews and corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversee and train new and existing staff along with the clinic Administrator
• Assist with the training of medical and lab assistants, and volunteer staff on health education, laboratory, and dispensary services. Assist in providing on-going supervision to the same staff.
• Assist as needed including medication refill requests, specialty, and procedure referrals, pre and post clinic chart review.
• Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
• Assist with clinic scheduling problem solving, patient wait times, and other areas of concern to increase efficient and quality services.
• Works collaboratively with clinic staff on programs to improve patient outcomes. Assists in organizing and participating in quality improvement activities to improve systems/services.
• Perform other administrative tasks and clinical care as assigned by the Clinic Administrator.
• Work with Clinic Administrator to oversee dispensary logs and storage to maintain quality assurance.
• Coordinate the inventory, ordering and supply stock maintenance of medical supplies.
• Provide leave backup for medical assistants, and other clinic support staff when no other resources are available.
• Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
• Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: College education, high school diploma, or equivalent. Completion of medical assistant training program required. Minimum of three years experience in an outpatient medical clinic or hospital, medical office setting.

Special Skills/Equipment: Perform phlebotomy, X-Ray, PFT/spirometry, DOT Exams and Drug ETOH, Audiobooth /gram and basic laboratory duties.

Expectations: Attendance and punctuality is necessary. Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated. Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards.

Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Must have ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow. Required to have versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail. Able to operate computer software with training. Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions. Able to work independently with little or no supervision. Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.

· Must pass training exams to become a Certified Drug Screen Collector and Certified Breath Alcohol Technician. Training and exams administered by Caduceus USA.

· Must pass training exam for Radiology. Training and exams to perform x-rays are administered by Caduceus USA.

Ability to operate office equipment, including computer and copier equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, with occasional walking. Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds. Hearing and vision required.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Compensation depends on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Occupational Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Kansas City, MO 64116 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18