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Medical Assistant – AdventHealth Medical Group

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

·    Up to $5000 Sign on Bonus 

·    Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

·    Student Loan Repayment Program

·    Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

• Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm
• Location Address: 1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

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 Days

Shift: 8:00am-5:00PM 

Location: 7405 Kessler Street, Suite 300 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66203 

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

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

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)

Qualifications - External

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Upon hire Medical Assistant Certification is required within 90 days.  Please inquire which credentialing bodies are approved
• Customer Service / Patient Focus
• BLS obtained through the American Heart Association

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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