Certified Medical Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center · Kansas City, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for exams taking vital signs and documenting cardiac history such as chest pain or palpitations
- Perform diagnostic tests including EKGs, Holter monitoring, event monitors, and stress tests ensuring accurate readings
- Assist cardiologists during echocardiograms, stress tests, pacemaker checks, and minor in-office procedures
- Administer medications, give injections, and prepare medications or IV setups as directed
- Collect blood and lab samples for cholesterol, cardiac enzyme, and metabolic testing and educate patients on heart healthy habits
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants, Surgical Technologists, or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician clinic setting
- Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained current
- Current medical assistant credential from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Credentialing organization required
- One year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic setting, preferred
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits