Certified Medical Assistant - Next Move Healthcare

Job Title: Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Independence, MO

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Contract position until at least February, with potential extension

Salary: $24 per hour + benefits

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Medical Assistant to join a clinic specializing in general surgery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting a team of three doctors who focus on procedures such as breast surgery, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal. The role includes managing a patient load of approximately 30-40 individuals per day, aged 25-70, who are primarily post-surgical or attending follow-up visits.

Responsibilities:

• Room patients and prepare them for examination or treatment.
• Accurately measure and record patient vitals.
• Enter notes and update patient documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic day.
• Assist with post-operative and follow-up care under the guidance of the physicians.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Medical Assistant License.
• Prior experience with Veradigm/Allscripts electronic health record systems preferred.
• Proven ability to handle a busy clinic setting, supporting both the medical and administrative needs of a surgical practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Supervision:

This position is supervised by both the practicing doctors and the practice manager.

Additional Information:

The previous Medical Assistant in this role was highly compensated, reflecting the importance and demand of this position. As such, we offer competitive pay and benefits to attract the most qualified professionals.