Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery
Saint Luke's Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Bishop Spencer Place | 4301 Madison Ave | Kansas City | MO, Missouri)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its Neurosurgery team in Kansas City, MO. The role involves clinical tasks like rooming patients and phlebotomy, alongside administrative duties in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment.
Skills
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Job Description
🧠 Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery
🌟 Join our Neurosurgery team and make a meaningful impact on patients throughout their surgical and neurological care journey. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery to support providers and the nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment.
📋 Position Overview
The Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery is responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and uploading documents, administering injections, coordinating vaccines, performing phlebotomy, assisting with procedures, and supporting providers with clinic operations. This position requires excellent customer service skills, professionalism, and a commitment to providing an outstanding patient experience.
✅ What You'll Do
🔹 Perform pre-visit planning to ensure efficient and effective patient appointments
🔹 Prepare and room patients for clinic visits
🔹 Obtain and document vital signs, health histories, and chief complaints
🔹 Utilize EPIC and other EMR systems to accurately document patient information
🔹 Scan, upload, and maintain medical documentation
🔹 Administer injections and coordinate vaccinations as appropriate
🔹 Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
🔹 Assist providers with procedures and patient care activities
🔹 Conduct telephone screening following established protocols
🔹 Support prescription refill requests, prior authorizations, and other administrative duties
🔹 Provide exceptional customer service while building rapport with patients and families
🔹 Assist with front office responsibilities as needed
🔹 Maintain a professional demeanor and contribute to a positive team environment
🔹 Perform other duties as assigned based on clinic needs
🎯 Preferred Qualifications
✔ Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
✔ Medical Assistant certification preferred
✔ Previous clinic or specialty clinic experience preferred
✔ Phlebotomy experience preferred
✔ Experience with EPIC or electronic medical records
✔ Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
✔ Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
✔ Interest in neurology, neurosurgery, spine care, or specialty care preferred
❤️ Why Join Our Team?
🧠 Work alongside highly skilled Neurosurgery providers and clinical staff
🤝 Be part of a collaborative and patient-focused care team
📈 Expand your clinical and specialty-care experience
💙 Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey
🏥 Help deliver high-quality care that improves patient outcomes
✨ Enjoy a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day
Apply today to join our team as a Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery and help provide exceptional care to patients with neurological and spine conditions.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross