Medical Assistant PRN - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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: Per Diem

Shift: PRN

Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Assistant will assist the provider in the delivery of medical care to clinic patients.  Maintain high customer service skills with all patient interactions.  The Medical Assistant (MA) is accountable for the performance of tasks and responsibilities within the framework of supportive and restorative care under the direction of the clinic physician.  Under the general direction of the Manager, the position is responsible for being an effective multi task oriented individual that provides healthcare services, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of duties and responsibilities.  Must possess computer skills necessary to document patient information in E.M.R. in accordance to protocols and guidelines established, communicated and trained.  Customer service skills are essential in all aspects of the position.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Timely, accurate, and thorough completion of medical documentation upon patient intake (including identified standards for documentation – i.e. mammogram, colonoscopy, smoking, etc)
• Ability to give immunizations
• Ability to utilize computer/computer software for pertinent patient documentation, providing documentation to patient as needed (i.e. patient plan).  This includes pertinent training as necessary from time to time
• Adhere to policies/procedures for patient medications and testing – refilling patient medications according to protocols (SMPG policies) only as appropriate
• Electronic communications with patients, when desired (in keeping with established policy standards)
• Participate in group huddles to assure continuity of care .
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
• Timely management of patient needs/requests ( including phone calls) in accordance both with policy and established PCMH standards
• Maintain pertinent logs of work performed as detailed by Clinic Manager/Director
• Adhere to clinic specific competencies (checklist)