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Medical Assistant

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Kansas City, MO, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

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  • The Medical Assistant position at Spira Care involves providing clinical and administrative support as part of a patient-centered care team.
  • Candidates must have vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant, be certified or registered, and possess BLS certification.
  • The role includes tasks such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and managing patient care flow.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with coding and documentation for Medical Advantage and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants are expected to have relevant experience in a medical setting.

Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience.  Some of our offerings include:

  • Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute

  • Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals

  • Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off

  • Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program

  • Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance

  • Employee discount program

Job Description Summary:

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support as part of the care team at a Spira Care center, adapting to providers, patient needs, and workflows each day.

Spira Care was designed with our patients at the center of their Care Teams. This collaborative, patient-centered approach to primary care offers patients a one-of-a-kind healthcare experience and offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to really see the impact they can make in their patients’ lives.

Job Description:

  • Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
  • Take vital signs, record in EMR, perform systems review and point of care testing, and assist providers with diagnostic tests
  • Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order
  • Perform point of care testing and assist providers with diagnostic tests, treatment and therapeutic measures, and observe and record patient reactions
  • Perform phlebotomy, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider or standing order
  • Manage patient care flow, set up exam/procedure room appropriately based on patient visit needs
  • Perform inventory of care center supplies and dispense, order and stock care center supplies
  • Where necessary, act as the external-facing representative for the care center (scheduling appointments over the phone, patient registration, etc.)
  • Engage in routine patient education, self-management teaching under the direction of the provider
  • Coordinate care with disease management or case management programs
  • Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing, and referrals
  • Coordinate referrals, care gap closures, release of records, and overall care through patient and specialist outreach
  • May be required to travel between Care Centers

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant. 
  • Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant
  • BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Maintain licensures and certifications throughout employment.
  • Experience setting up exam rooms applying basic understanding of cleaning, sterilization, and autoclaving procedures.
  • Spira Care has specific vaccinations requirements as a condition of employment.  You must be able to comply with this condition of employment with or without a reasonable accommodation based on a sincerely held religious belief or disability. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with coding and documentation for Medical Advantage and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding.

Spira Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. 




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