Medical Assistant

QuadMed is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to join our client based Health Center in Grain Valley, MO serving Kohl's employees and their families.

Schedule: 30 hours/week: Monday and Wednesday 7:00am

• 3:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am

• 5:00pm. Closed on Fridays; No weekends or holidays!

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e. patient interview and history, vital signs, treatments, test results.

• Assists medical staff with patient examinations

• Uses CPR skills when necessary

• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments

• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information, and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.

• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team based approach to health care delivery

• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned

• Where permitted, and as directed:

• May perform routine screening tests

• Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens.

• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations

• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures

• Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant required

• Experience working in a Primary Care setting required

• CPR or BLS certification within 60 days of hire

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred

Preferred Skills

• Phlebotomy and lab experience strongly preferred

• Referral coordination and patient outreach

• Experience working front office

• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA

• Bilingual a plus