Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Medical Assistant Opportunity

Saint Luke's Primary Care in Independence, MO is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to be an integral part of our team that delivers high quality patient-centered medical care to our community. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or entry level Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), an experienced or entry level Medical Assistant or even someone interested in becoming a medical assistant and providing patient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive 10 weeks of on the job training to learn the position. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the evaluation, management, and delivery of professional medical care in a busy multi-specialty physician practice.

The Work :

• Provide an excellent patient experience by managing the flow of patients, providing excellent customer service, establishing rapport with patients and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Conduct pre-visit plans, room patients and obtain vitals
• Phlebotomy
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines
• Assist providers with procedures
• Utilize the EMR system and scan / download documents
• Conduct telephone screening (with protocols)
• Cover front office responsibilities as needed

In this position you will have the opportunity to make a difference in our patients' clinic experience so we are looking for someone that has a positive attitude, strong customer service skills and is eager to be a team player.

Why Saint Luke's?

Our leadership supports nurse engagement and allows their voices to be heard. We value our nurses' knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care. The opportunity to make an impact on their unit, hospital, health system, and the healthcare industry. Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience : Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

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.