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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Encounter Specialist Medical Assistant 3

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
  • Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA) is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it before starting.
  • Experience with immunizations, injections, and point-of-care testing is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to work effectively in a clinical setting are required.
  • Experience completing a medical terminology course or one year of on-the-job experience using medical terminology is required.
  • The candidate must understand and respect HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines.
  • The candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
  • Organizational and time-management abilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with physicians and nurses to deliver patient care.
  • Accurately document patient visits in real time while shadowing the provider.
  • Collect vital health information and help patients understand their care plan.
  • Perform point-of-care testing, immunizations, and injections.
  • Assist with ordering tests, medications, and follow-ups.
  • Handle clerical tasks to support clinic operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Radiology training or certification is a bonus if the role includes radiologic functions.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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