Saint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. We offer competitive benefits, tremendous career growth, promotions from within, and the opportunity to transfer among hospitals and physician practices. If you share our commitment to excellence, we welcome you to apply.
Position responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, vaccine coordination, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. Incumbent in position must have excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering front office job duties as needed.
This position will be based at our Plaza location within the Saint Luke’s Internal Medicine clinic. Hours will be Monday through Friday Days.
Program Overview
The Medical Assistant Program allows participants to learn about a variety of Saint Luke’s Physician Group clinics. The 10-week paid program will offer a comprehensive review of body systems including pharmacology, medical terminology, lab values and BLS certification. Medical Assistants in training will also be introduced to Saint Luke’s culture with an emphasis on customer service and patient safety.
Schedule
Week 1-5: In class didactic content
Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor
Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach
No experience as a Medical Assistant or not been through a Medical Assistant Program? Look no further!!
Required:
BLS Certification required
Preferred:
1 year experience preferred
Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA)
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Cert Medical Assistant - VariousDiplomaThe 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.