• Medical Assistant - Primary Care

    Saint Luke's (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Description​

    Saint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. We offer competitive benefits, tremendous career growth, promotions from within, and the opportunity to transfer among hospitals and physician practices. If you share our commitment to excellence, we welcome you to apply.

     

    Position responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, vaccine coordination, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. Incumbent in position must have excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed.

     

    This position will be based at our Plaza location within the Saint Luke’s Internal Medicine clinic. Hours will be Monday through Friday Days.

     

    Program Overview

     

    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.

     

    Schedule

     

    Week 1-5: In class didactic content

     

    Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor

     

    Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach

     

    No experience as a Medical Assistant or not been through a Medical Assistant Program? Look no further!!

     

    + Paid 10 week Medical Assistant Training Cohort Program

    + Next session starts on **January 12**

    Required:

    BLS Certification required

    Preferred:

    1 year experience preferred

     

    Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA)

    Job Requirements

    Applicable Experience:

    Less than 1 year

     

    Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Cert Medical Assistant - Various

     

    Diploma

    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.