Medical Assistant at Compass Health Network in Wentzville, Missouri

Job Description:

Compensation: $22.98/hr

The Medical Assistant is part of the person-centered integrated care team and establishes and maintains effective, professional working relationships with patients and their representatives and with medical staff. The Medical Assistant upholds all guidelines set forth in the clinic, maintains strict patient confidentiality, accepts, and upholds patient service and satisfaction and assists providers in delivering health care services.

This is a PRN position, Candidate required to have a minimum of 8 hours availability weekly, ideally 16 hours of availability weekly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete pre visit nursing assessment and take patient's histories, vital signs, and document in patient chart


• Completes Metabolic Screens, Medication Possession Ratio Checks, DLA's and other CCBHO quality interventions and document in chart


• Perform venipunctures and other procedures as directed


• Administer injections


• Follow Med Refill Protocol for patient refills and document accordingly


• Provide patient education and instruction


• Screen telephone callers for appropriate referral, relay messages and documents accordingly


• Maintain patients' files, records, and other information


• Adhere to standard precautions, as appropriate, i.e., use protective barriers, handle, and dispose infectious waste appropriately, proper hand washing


• Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations


• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of unit facilities and equipment


• Monitor supply of medical stock, medical supplies, and laboratory needs or order supplies when necessary.


• Attend all training as required by Compass Health, Accreditors and Funders


• Travels to nearby clinics for nursing coverage


• Meet standards of professional ethical conduct


• Additional duties as assigned to meet clinic needs

• QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
  * High School/GED required




• QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  * If a medical assistant certification or 1 year of experience is not previously obtained, successful completion of the internal CHN Medical Assistant course is required.
  * Knowledge of medical office terminology, procedures and equipment preferred
  * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred




• QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
  Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits


• Advancement opportunities


• Professional development


• Licensure supervision


• Mentor opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Scholarship program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Headspace Access


• Paid time off & Paid Holidays


• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.