Medical Assistant MA AdventHealth Centra Care Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up To $2,000 Sign On Bonus

• Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.

• Fulfilling work with people who treat you like family.

• Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.

• Recognized for the seventh year in a row as a recipient of the Gallup Great Workplace Award as part of the AdventHealth network.

• Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Full time; Rotating schedule, two days on, two days off (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm), alternate weekends (required to work every other weekend, hours are 8am-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays), and some holidays

Location: 1125 Shawnee Mission PKWY, Shawnee Mission, 66203

The role you’ll contribute:

Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities. Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s Core Values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It.

• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience

• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.

• Utilizing age-specific guidelines, assesses patient during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.

• Performs and administers treatments, medications and any follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed. Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of related work experience OR Graduate of accredited medical assistant program with completion of externship OR 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility

• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (“AAMA”) for Certified Medical Assistants

• American Medical Certification Association (“AMCA”) for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

• American Medical Technologists (“AMT”) for Registered Medical Assistant

• National Association for Health Professionals (“NAHP”) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

• National Center for Competency Testing (“NCCT”) for National Certified Medical Assistant

• National Health Career Association (“NHA”) for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Performance Specialist (NPS)

• American Allied Health ("AAH") for Nationally Certified Medical Assistant

• National Certification Medical Association ("NCMA") for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist

• State of Kansas/Missouri Paramedic License

• Current, valid CPR certification is required

• Continued maintenance of BAT Certification after hire

• Continued maintenance of Drug Screen Certification after hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous MA experience

• Previous urgent care / ED experience

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: AdventHealth Centra Care

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23031184

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.