Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Assistant 

Location: Springfield, MO 

Department: Psychiatry Clinics 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 

Join our compassionate team as a Medical Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide essential support to our outpatient psychiatry services, promoting a positive relationship between clients and clinic staff. If you're passionate about healthcare, customer service, and supporting others, we encourage you to apply. 

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to: 

Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care 

Provide information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services 

Perform lab and phlebotomy duties 

Maintain a positive and supportive environment for clients 

This position offers…. 

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel 

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition 

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.  

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more 

Key Responsibilities: 

· Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care 
· Prepare patients for examination and treatment 
· Take patient histories and vital signs 
· Perform lab and phlebotomy duties 
· Provide information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services 
· Maintain a positive and supportive environment for clients 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: 

· High school diploma or equivalent required 
· Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state 
· CPR certification preferred 
· Phlebotomy training and previous lab experience preferred 
· One year of experience in a physician office setting preferred 

Additional Qualifications: 

· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance 

Physical Requirements: 

· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.