Certified Medical Assistant - Student Health Center (MU) - (Dual post with LPN - Student Health Center (MU) Job ID 54336)

Join the University of Missouri's MU Student Health Center as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our diverse student population. As a CMA, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, patient-focused team, performing clinical procedures, assisting with examinations, and ensuring that patients receive outstanding care in a supportive environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic, healthcare setting.

This position is linked to LPN - Student Health Center (MU) Job ID 54336 and the department will only hire for one role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Support:
  Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, gather health history, and assist with patient preparations for their visits. You'll help set the tone for each patient's visit by providing a welcoming and compassionate experience.
• Clinical Assistance:
  Assist healthcare providers during exams and procedures, helping to ensure smooth operations and the best possible patient outcomes.
• Laboratory Support:
  Collect and prepare lab specimens, conduct point-of-care testing, and draw blood when needed. You will also perform general laboratory duties as directed to support ongoing patient care needs.
• Medication and Immunizations:
  Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders, contributing directly to patient wellness.
• Patient Education:
  Provide important patient education materials and respond to inquiries in a professional, approachable manner, ensuring that patients understand their care and feel confident in their treatment plans.
• Clean and Maintain Exam Rooms:
  Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and ready for patient use, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and staff.
• Inventory and Equipment Maintenance:
  Maintain stock levels of clinic supplies, order new materials as required, and ensure equipment is functioning optimally by following instructions and troubleshooting as needed.
• Professional Communication:
  Communicate effectively with patients, team members, and supervisors in a professional, respectful manner. Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of care.
• Training and Development:
  Provide in-service training and precepting for new or less-experienced team members as directed, helping to foster a supportive, collaborative team environment.

What We Offer:

• Growth Opportunities:
  The University of Missouri offers ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for advancement within the healthcare system.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Join a team that values open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect, where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.
• Impactful Work:
  Make a difference in the lives of students and the broader MU community by helping to provide quality healthcare in a caring, patient-centered environment.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

One of the following certifications:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification

Range: $15.15 - $23.32 per hour paid on a bi-weekly basis

PAT Level: PAT 04

University Title: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

A hiring incentive of up to $1,000.00 may be included in an offer, in accordance with Hiring Incentive policy. More information can be found at https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/hrm/hr100/hr104

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely encounters patients who may have contagious illnesses. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Performance Expectations

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Safety Sensitive Status

This position is considered safety sensitive.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.