Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered)

Are you looking for a great opportunity to serve the community and be part of the #1 team in North Kansas City?

Meritas Health is hiring Certified Medical Assistants to join our team!

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. With over 25 primary and specialty locations, we have opportunities available in family practice, pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, surgery, women's health and more!

Why Join Meritas?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules
• Minimal weekend shifts

What do I do as a certified medical assistant?

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will provide patient care under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or other non-physician provider.

What is the job like?

• Competently assists providers to maximize patient volume, administers medications, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and returns patient calls in a timely manner.
• Ensures effective patient communication and efficient patient flow. 
• Documents patient care and completes EMR tasks accurately and timely. 
• Processes patient referrals timely and follows up to ensure the specialist report or test result is received.
• Follows all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards.
• Works and communicates effectively with all providers. 
• Promotes teamwork and provides great customer service in person and on the telephone

What are the job requirements?

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through an accredited certification organization
• 2 years of experience in a physician’s office setting, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association
• Basic office skills

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.