What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!! position at Encompass Medical Group?

Encompass Medical Group is a 50-independent physician provider group, the largest in greater Kansas City, and is dedicated to only the highest standards of healthcare excellence as exemplified in all five of our offices located throughout the Kansas City metro area.

Encompass Medical Group is currently recruiting for a Certified Medical Assistant position within our Hickman Mills clinic in Grandview, MO. This is a full time position. Join our team and share your skills and talents with a leading provider of healthcare services.

Encompass Medical Group is offering a $500.00 sign-on bonus to ALL new hires who reach the completion of their probationary period AND a $500.00 completion bonus after one full year of service!!!

Position Summary :

The Medical Assistant is a vital part of our organization. This position will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing daily workflow in order to maintain efficient patient flow throughout the office. The MA must be able to interact with physicians, receptionists, and ancillary services in a courteous and professional manner.

Position Accountabilities :

Maintain active medical assistant certification required from one of the following nationally-recognized organizations : NHA, NAHP, AAMA, AMT, NCPE, ARMA, NPS, NCCT

Prepare and instruct patients for exams, perform procedures that include but are not limited to electrocardiograms, blood pressures, throat cultures, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal, holter analysis, spirometry and other CLIA waived laboratory tests

Maintain appropriate documentation of procedures in the electronic medical record; record reason for visit and other pertinent medical history while maintaining confidentiality

Assist with the coordination of care with outside consultants for additional patient care

Assure coding for all services provided

Facilitate completion of prior authorizations and / or referrals to coordinate care with outside consultants for additional patient care or pharmacy request

Assist healthcare providers with exams and procedures, anticipating equipment and instruments required and necessary

Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area; keep exam rooms neat; change table paper and remove soiled linen after each examination

Order supplies and medications / vaccines when needed

May screen and return phone calls for providers under their direction and supervision

Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Provide back up to other Medical Assistants in the areas of Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics and Receptionist as needed

Assist with service area procedures when necessary

Working knowledge of Indexing Client and GE Centricity

Performs other duties as assigned

Must be a great team player and work well in a team environment

Job Specifications : Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Complete a certifiable Medical Assistant course or other approved training

Maintenance of an active Medical Assistant certification required from a nationally recognized organization

Skills - Administrative

Requires multi-tasking and organizational skills

Phone and customer service skills

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Maintain OSHA regulations

Maintain dress code as specified by Office Manager

Assist in patient movement as needed

Moving small equipment

May be required to travel to other offices

Lifting and moving medical supplies

Keep facility free of potential hazardous conditions to protect patients or co-workers from slip, fall, or other harmful outcomes

Handling bio-hazard substance(s)

Encompass Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, military service, or any other protected category. We initiate and promote equal employment opportunities.

We offer a very competitive salary, PTO, and generous benefit plans including immediate medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D policies, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan. Our cooperative, team-oriented environment is another advantage of working at Encompass Medical Group. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Compensation commensurate with education, professional experience, and required credentials. Learn More

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