Job Details

Medical Assistant (MA)

in Topeka, KS

Seeking work-life balance in your career? In many healthcare roles, it's hard to come by, but there is a career path that makes it possible. At Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you can choose when, where and how much you work—it doesn't get any better than that!

Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation's first healthcare staffing company and a trusted employer of RNs, LPNs, LVNs, CNAs, PTs, OTs, SLPs and other medical professionals. Since 1966, we've been helping healthcare professionals pursue their calling to care for others without compromising their personal lives. If you're ready to take the reins of your career and enjoy the freedom and flexibility that healthcare staffing offers, you are made for this!

Our Medical Assistants enjoy some outstanding benefits:

• Competitive pay at $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
• Per diem, block schedule, contract, temp-to-hire and direct-hire positions

A few must-haves for healthcare professionals, based on your role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. Other equivalent healthcare certificates or degrees may be considered with the appropriate combined experience.
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Here are some Duties & Responsibilities for our Medical Assistants:

• Prepares patients for examination, treatments and procedures.
• Obtains vital signs and chief complaints.
• Obtains and/or reviews family history.
• Chaperones and assists providers during exams and procedures.
• Administers P.O. and I.M. injections and medications as ordered (after completion of competency training).
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
• Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived lab tests.
• Performs direct patient care within the limits of his/her training and capabilities when
• the provider is unavailable.
• Documents administration of all injections and medications in medical records.
• Records lab results in medical record and notifies patients of any negative results subsequent to provider reviews. Records family history in medical records.
• Returns or receives patient phone calls during office hours; performs triage of patients by phone or in office, assessing medical needs of patient and coordinating appropriate care or interventions and referring to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
• Provides patient education as requested.
• Assures proper labeling and handling of all specimens. Completes appropriate requisitions and/or paperwork.
• Maintains a follow-up system for lab results.
• Coordinates referrals and schedules appointments with specialists and ancillary services on behalf of patients in the absence of designated employee.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the development of and documents protocols related to his or her job functions.
• Assists in the development of new staff as it relates to his or her job functions.

Why work for Interim HealthCare Staffing?

The Stehley Family has locally owned and operated Interim Healthcare in the State of Kansas for 46 years. Interim Healthcare of Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence is the only agency in these areas that offers the full continuum of care - which consists of Home Health, Hospice, Private Duty, and Staffing Services. Our Mission Statement is 'We Improve People's Lives', and that is the core of what we believe in here at Interim Healthcare. If you are looking to join a company that is growing & has a family culture, this may be the job you have been looking for! Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

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