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Missouri Ozarks Community Health
Medical Assistant Float
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,867 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Missouri Ozarks Community Health is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing accessible healthcare services to individuals in Ava, Gainesville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Cabool, Theodosia and Houston. Our team has been caring for patients since 1997 and is committed to expanding our services. We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our nursing team. This position will be a float position between our Mansfield, Ava and Gainesville clinics, but based in the Ava clinic. The successful candidate will work directly with a medical provider to assist with routine patient care and perform a wide variety of medical procedures. We offer the option of a 4- or 5-day work week for flexibility. Responsibilities Place patients in exam rooms, record vital signs, current complaints, and relevant medical history. Assist the medical provider in patient treatment and specialized procedures. Provide patient education, and applicable preventative services. Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information. Document all patient contacts, triage phone calls, and refer complicated illnesses to medical providers. Perform in-house, CLIA-waived laboratory tests per protocols. Log all lab testing, review laboratory results when returned from outside labs, check them off as received, and refer all abnormal results to the correct provider. Administer medications to patients per provider order and medication administration protocols. Assist with outreach activities as directed. Requirements Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred. Current Medical Assistant Certificate or registration preferred. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. CPR (BLS) certification preferred. Candidates must pass a drug/alcohol screening before employment can begin. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through healthcare, we invite you to apply for the Medical Assistant position at Missouri Ozarks Community Health today!