Certified Medical Assistant — Day Shift, Patient Care & Admin

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherleave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks under physician and nurse supervision.

The role involves taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA/RMA certification (preferred) and current BLS certification; at least one year of public-facing healthcare experience is desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers with routine clinical procedures, treatments, and patient care needs.
• Administer medications and injections as permitted by certification and clinic policy.
• Update patient records, document clinical information, and maintain accurate medical histories.
• Coordinate prescription refills, lab results, referrals, and follow-up appointment.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks under physician and nurse supervision.

The role involves taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA/RMA certification (preferred) and current BLS certification; at least one year of public-facing healthcare experience is desired.