Credentialed Medical Assistant

Columbia, MO

Location: Columbia Orthopaedic Group

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Credentialed Medical Assistant to join our team at Columbia Orthopaedic Group. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality patient care and support to our medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Take and record patient vital signs and medical histories.
  • Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and well-stocked.
  • Administer medications and injections as directed by physicians.
  • Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for testing.
  • Educate patients on health maintenance and medical procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
  • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients.

Qualifications:

  • Current MA certification credentials.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Compassionate and patient-focused attitude.

Benefits:

  • Company and Employee Paid Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company Paid Benefits: Long-term disability and basic life insurance.
  • Employee Paid Additional Options: Critical illness, short-term disability, accident, cancer, hospital, and voluntary life insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Begins accruing after 30 days (starting at 12 hours per month).
  • 401K/Retirement:
    • Safe Harbor: After 1 year of continued employment, all employees will automatically receive a 3% employer-paid safe harbor contribution to their 401K/Retirement Plan.
    • Match Plan: After 1 year of continued employment, employee contributions are matched at 50% up to 6% by the employer.