Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
NK
North Kansas City Hospital
Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered)
Career Insights for Medical Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Missouri data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered) Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch . Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. NKC Health Lung Care clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant ! If you're looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team! Why NKC Health Medical Group? Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA) Employer matched retirement plan Competitive wages Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick Six paid holidays per year Educational assistance Day shift schedules What are the typical hours on the job? The hours of operation for the Lung Care clinic are Monday-Friday ,8am-5pm . Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients. What does a Certified Medical Assistant do? As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the practice setting by facilitating examinations and treatment of patients while exhibiting exceptional customer service. What does a typical day on the job look like? Assists providers to maximize patient volume by preparing patients for visit, administering medications, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and returning patient calls in a timely manner. Completes physician orders and facilitates care, which may result in phoning patient prescriptions, scheduling and arranging labs and diagnostic tests. Provides instructions and directions to patients regarding diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments. Processes patient referrals timely and follows up to ensure the specialist report or test result is received. Maintains effective patient communication and efficient patient flow. Maintains medical records and ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record. Ensures data and information collected for completed procedures is recorded on the appropriate systems and in medical records. Ensures the orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms, stocks assigned areas, and follows all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards. Checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, medication inventories, etc. Performs administrative duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges. What are the requirements for the job? Graduate of accredited medical assisting program. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through an accredited certification organization. 2 years of experience in a physician's office setting, preferred. Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association. Basic office skills, patient centered mindset, excellent time management and organization skills; ability to multitask and work in fast paced environment.