Primary Care - Medical Assistant FT Days

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

JOB DUTIES

• Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
• Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Monitor patients throughout their treatment
• Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
• Ensure that patients take their medication
• Liaise with patients’ families
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations
•  In some settings:
  • Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
  • Order supplies based on department needs
  • Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist with patient set-up and clean up
• Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
• Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
• Greet patients and visitors

The Medical Assistant (MA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
• Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
• Current Medical Assistant certification with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, required
• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1662.