Medical Assistant - LawrenceLawrence, KS

Certified Medical Assistant

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

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 Medical Assistant will assist the provider in the delivery of medical care to clinic patients. Maintain high customer service skills with all patient interactions. The Medical Assistant (MA) is accountable for the performance of tasks and responsibilities within the framework of supportive and restorative care under the direction of the clinic physician. Under the general direction of the Manager, the position is responsible for being an effective multi task oriented individual that provides healthcare services, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of duties and responsibilities. Must possess computer skills necessary to document patient information in E.M.R. in accordance to protocols and guidelines established, communicated and trained.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Timely, accurate, and thorough completion of medical documentation upon patient intake (including identified standards for documentation i.e. mammogram, colonoscopy, smoking, etc)
• Ability to give immunizations
• Ability to utilize computer/computer software for pertinent patient documentation, providing documentation to patient as needed (i.e. patient plan). This includes pertinent training as necessary from time to time
• Adhere to policies/procedures for patient medications and testing refilling patient medications according to protocols (SMPG policies) only as appropriate
• Electronic communications with patients, when desired (in keeping with established policy standards)

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current MA Certification is required. Please inquire which credentialing bodies are approved
• Customer Service / Patient Focus
• BLS obtained through the American Heart Association

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