Medical Assistant

City of Kansas City, MO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kansas City, MO seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for the Health Department. This role involves providing clinical and clerical support, managing patient care and supplies, with a starting salary of $17.35/hourly. Applicants must have a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience, or an accredited Medical Assistant program completion.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical health setting performing medical assistant duties.
• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical/clerical office support to Registered Nurses.
• Supports patients by observing medication intake.
• Manages patient charts and inventory supplies.

Skills

Clinical support

Clerical support

Medication observation

Education

High school diploma

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division located at 2400 Troost Ave

Starting Salary: $17.35/hourly

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Hours may change according to clinic schedule

Application Deadline Date: August 06, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical/clerical office support to Registered Nurses and the Administrative Assistant.
• Supports clinic by going to patients' homes to observe them take their medications.
• Obtains/processes patient specimens.
• Manages charts to ensure information is completed/filed appropriately.
• Assists with maintenance of inventory supplies/pharmaceuticals.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 1 year of experience in a clinical health setting performing medical assistant duties; OR completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must pass a preemployment drug screen.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code

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