Job Description
KCOM - Medical Assistant MO
Description
A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Medical Assistant on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position reports to the Executive Director Practice Management. The Medical Assistant (MA) provides essential clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurses, and staff in delivering patient care. This role involves preparing patients, assisting with procedures, administering medications, managing records, and maintaining clinical spaces to ensure smooth workflow and quality service.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with procedures and exams across specialties, including OMM, OB-GYN, and Family Medicine.
- Room patients and obtain vital signs (TPR, blood pressure, height/weight).
- Administer medications, injections, and vaccines as permitted.
- Collect and prepare specimens for lab work and point-of-care tests.
- Order radiology tests, perform pre-certifications, and make referral calls as directed.
- Call in prescriptions and serve as a liaison between provider and patient.
- Educate patients on treatment plans and procedures.
- Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Clean and stock exam rooms and equipment; autoclave instruments.
- Maintain an organized stock of medications, medical supplies, and samples.
- Perform and maintain competencies in spirometry, EKGs, glucose monitoring, well-woman exams, cryotherapy, and colposcopy.
- Assist with insurance verification and navigation of pre-certification websites.
- Collaborate on billing requirements and coding accuracy.
- Order laboratory supplies and requisitions.
- Deep clean and restock clinic rooms and chart areas.
- Transport x-rays and manage clinic-related errands.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- High School plus one year of technical training or schooling.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or active certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent).
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Prior outpatient clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy, diseases, medications, procedures, and HIPAA compliance.
- Familiarity with Family Medicine practices preferred.
- Three to Six months experience required.
- Previous experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred.
- Phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, spirometry, sterile technique.
- Proficiency with EMRs and basic computer skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure.
- Team-oriented with a compassionate, professional demeanor.
- Patient education and customer service skills.
- Ability to work on feet in fast paced outpatient clinic environment.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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A.T. Still University (ATSU) of Health Sciences is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, DO. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of three campuses (Mesa, Arizona; Santa Maria, California; and Kirksville, Missouri) on more than 200 acres with seven prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,900 students from 20 countries.
ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.
ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.
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