Medical Assistant Plaza Medical

St. Catherine Hospital located in Garden City Kansas was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed small-town (population approx. 30000) with a zoo several parks golf courses modern shopping and more.

Our Medical Assistants (MAs) are highly-valued team members with an important voice in this organization. Our MAs in partnership with clinic staff and operations created a structured approach to a more effective efficient work day with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional addition weve also established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success. As a Medical Assistant you will:

• Assume a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating communicating and collaborating with both the healthcare team and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Promote the optimal health wellbeing and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.
• May perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Health Physician Group Scope of Practice.
• May assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments. Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance.
• Attend inservice presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for relationshipbased care organizational mission and core values.

Medical Assistants are essential to delivering whole person care to our patients. We offer a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within the system.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)