What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery position at Saint Luke's?
Job Description
Our Plastic Surgery Specialists Clinic at the Plaza is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or entry level Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or even someone interested in becoming a medical assistant and providing patient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive 10 weeks of on the job training to learn the position. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the evaluation, management, and delivery of professional medical care in a busy multi-specialty physician practice.
Seeking a candidate who is able to travel to Saint Luke's East, South, and North locations (the position will be based at the Plaza).
Responsibilities
Benefits
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
The Medical Assistant Program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The 10-week paid program will offer a comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values and BLS certification. Medical Assistants in training will also be introduced to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety.
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Plastic Surgery Specialists Clinic at the Plaza is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or entry level Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or even someone interested in becoming a medical assistant and providing patient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive 10 weeks of on the job training to learn the position. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the evaluation, management, and delivery of professional medical care in a busy multi-specialty physician practice.
Seeking a candidate who is able to travel to Saint Luke's East, South, and North locations (the position will be based at the Plaza).
Responsibilities
- Provide an excellent patient experience by managing the flow of patients, providing excellent customer service, establishing rapport with patients and maintaining a professional demeanor
- Conduct Pre-visit plans, room patients and obtain vitals
- Phlebotomy
- Administer injections and coordinate vaccines
- Assist providers with procedures
- Utilize the EMR system and scan/download documents
- Conduct telephone screening (with protocols)
- Sterile processing
- Cover front office responsibilities as needed
Benefits
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
- Medical health plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans
- Retirement contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
The Medical Assistant Program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The 10-week paid program will offer a comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values and BLS certification. Medical Assistants in training will also be introduced to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety.
- Paid 10-week Medical Assistant Training Cohort Program
- Next session starts on August 10th.
- Week 1-5: In class didactic content
- Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor
- Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.