Clinic Medical Assistant - GCFP

GCHS is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our dedicated healthcare team at the Greeley County Family Practice location. As the first point of contact for many of our patients, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment while supporting providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position allows the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes. 

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and passionate about healthcare, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting. If you are committed to professionalism, teamwork, and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our growing clinic.

Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

Triage patients by measuring vital signs:  pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, and height.  

 

Facilitate assessments and screenings such as PHQ2/PHQ9, fall risk, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and other screenings directed by the clinic director and/or provider. Record information to update patients' charts at every visit. Document details of the visit and room patient for the provider.

 

Provide patient care as directed by the provider: Treatments will include but are not limited to injections, oral medications, ear irrigations, footcare, concussion screenings, eye exams, pap smears, and drug screening.

 

Assist providers with procedures beginning with laying out instruments and equipment prior to rooming patients.  Procedures will include, but are not limited to, casting/cast removals, IUD placement/removal,  lesion removals, mole/wart removals, sutures and suture removals, finger and toe nail removals. Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed. Clean the room when the procedure is completed. 

 

For a complete list of benefits, please visit http://greeley.health/careers/.

Headquartered in Tribune, Kansas, Greeley County Health Services is a rural health system serving western Kansas. GCHS boasts a 25-bed critical access hospital, 16-bed Long Term Care Unit, and 2 Family Practice Clinics located in Tribune and neighboring Sharon Springs in Wallace County.

GCHS's vision is "to provide trusted care, close to home". Delivering unsurpassed patient care is at the top of our list, while we also strive to contribute to a healthy environment for our staff and neighbors. As the largest employer in Greeley County, our team is committed to the growth and stability of the communities that we serve.

GCHS's dedicated and caring team of physicians and midlevels are fully supported by excellent nursing and administration staff. State-of-the-art software, equipment, and an impressive suite of services assist our talented staff in providing outstanding patient care, while the attached long-term care facility gives residents immediate access to the staff and services at GCHS. The building was recently remodeled to foster a more conducive environment for caring for patients, improve handicap accessibility, and enhance patient flow, all of which allow us to continue to deliver a higher quality of care.

GCHS's culture is represented by a devoted team that cares for each other. Compassionate coworkers strive to impact others' lives in meaningful ways. GCHS provides a friendly and professional working environment, regular employee recognition, and an abundance of growth opportunities.

Tribune, Kansas has many amenities that are unexpected in a rural community, including a movie theater, 9-hole golf course, disc golf course, trap shooting range, tennis court, swimming pool, and four parks which include an outdoor basketball court and children's play areas, just to name a few. The community has been described as "One of the friendliest small towns you'll go to".

The school system offers an average 10:1 teacher-to-student ratio allowing for a more focused and personalized learning opportunity for students. The elementary building and high school gym have recently been renovated. Many extracurricular activities are available to students, including Academic Club, Art, Band, Choir, Music, National Honor Society, Spanish, Student Council, Tech-Connect, Gifted and Talented, Computer Lab, 4-H, and FFA. School sports include cross country, volleyball, tennis, football, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and wrestling. Go Jackrabbits!