Job Information
Erickson Living Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Employee Health and Well-Being in Overland Park, Kansas
Location:
Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant in our Employee Health and Well-Being Center (EHWC). The position serves as primary clinical and administrative support for the employee health clinician and performs delegated medical assistant tasks under the supervision of the EHWC Site Nurse Practitioner (NP).
The employee health and well-being center staffing model consists of one full-time Certified Medical Assistant and one full-time Nurse Practitioner.
The medical assistant's work assignments consist of 85% administrative (including filing and recordkeeping) and 15% clinical responsibilities, as delegated.
This position reports directly to the Director of Operations based out of our home office in Baltimore, MD and indirectly to the EHWC Nurse Practitioner at Tallgrass Creek.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Sign-On Bonus $500! Paid out in two installments at 30 days and 90 days after start date
What we offer
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
How you will make an impact
Serve as sole administrative support for the EHWC, supporting the Nurse Practitioner with daily scheduling, emails, filing, scanning, faxing and phone calls, as well as, updating patient medical records (both electronically and in paper format), and a large amount of data entry.
Prepare employees for examination by the Nurse Practitioner to include the following: recording vital signs, including weight and BMI and preparing a patient (e.g., assisting with placing on a gown or exposing an affected area of the body for examination), and basic first aid.
Perform blood draws, fingerstick, urine drug screens, TB testing and other point-of-care tests including COVID-19, flu, strep, urinalysis, glucose, and/or cholesterol biometric screenings. Administers vaccines as directed by the Nurse Practitioner.
Under the direction of the NP and Director, Operations, conduct audits of employee medical record including insurances, new employee occupational health charts, sending out reports and following up on outstanding deliverables.
Ensure lab compliance and with all required quality assurance measures by recording all required data in lab compliance binder, including but not limited to, daily temperature log for refrigerators, documentation of all point-of-care and send out labs performed for each date, performance and documentation of lab controls for all point-of-care tests.
Communicates with external health care facilities to support the EHWC Nurse Practitioner with claims management for work-related injuries.
Supports the EHWC NP with community outreach to drive elective utilization of the employee health and well-being center, such as attending monthly all-staff meetings, promoting the services we offer through communication and outreach both in-person and over the phone.
What You Will Need
Knowledge of HIPAA / PHI
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including experience using Word, Outlook, Excel and electronic file management (such as SharePoint)
Experience in administrative support including data entry, filing, scanning, faxing and electronic communication and organizations methods
Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection (point-of-care testing, urinalysis) including packaging and transport to laboratories
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with externship
CPR / BLS (including hands-on) certification is required
Current MA Certification is required (Only NRCMA, CCMA, RMA are accepted)
Phlebotomy certificate preferred
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Missouri, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.