Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care Overland ParkOverland Park, KS

Certified Medical Assistant III

At AdventHealth Centra Care, you can be part of a team of driven professionals providing compassionate care to our surrounding communities. With 55+ locations, we are ready to serve a wide variety of needs and communities. Through innovation, quality patient care and physician leadership, our focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of health care while remaining dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you'll contribute: Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities. Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience.
• Properly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
• Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and checks for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
• Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and completes forensic testing collections in accordance with DOT and State Drug Free Workplace Guidelines.
• Completes check-out duties and relays instructions and care to the patient or family.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Technical/Vocational School
• 1 year of work experience
• 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of externship
• American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA) Or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Or
• National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) Or
• National Center for Competency Testing-Medical Asst (NCMA) And
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Previous MA experience
• Previous urgent care / ED experience
• Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
• Drug Screen Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.