Medical Assistant

Konza Prairie Community Health Center; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

Employer retirement contributions

Full-time schedule

Early Friday close at 2 PM

Job summary

Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Kansas seeks a motivated Medical Assistant to join our team. You will support providers, manage patient flow, and help improve access to care in a mission‑driven clinic.

The role requires graduation from an accredited MA program (or equivalent training) and CPR certification; travel between clinic locations is expected. PTO, retirement contributions, and full‑time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent healthcare training.
• Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience for applicants without formal MA education.
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals and update medical histories.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures and treatments.
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
• Administer injections and medications as ordered.
• Triage patient calls and determine urgency.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations and follow-ups.
• Communicate with pharmacies for prescriptions and refills.
• Document accurately in the EHR/EMR (eClinicalWorks).
• Educate patients on care plans and next steps.
• Travel between Konza clinic locations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Medical assisting

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

DescriptionReady to make a difference in patients’ lives every day? At Konza Prairie Community Health Center, our Medical Assistants are at the heart of care—supporting providers, improving access, and creating a positive patient experience.

We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) to join our growing team!

Schedule & Perks

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Clinics close at 2 PM every Friday
• Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) PTO annually
• Employer retirement contributions
• Meaningful, mission-driven work

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, and update medical histories
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection
• Administer injections and medications as ordered
• Triage patient calls (urgent vs. non-urgent needs)
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-ups
• Communicate with pharmacies for prescriptions and refills
• Document accurately in the EHR/EMR (eClinicalWorks)
• Educate patients on care plans and next steps
• Travel between Konza clinic locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent healthcare education, training, or military medical experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct Medical Assistant experience required for applicants without formal Medical Assistant education.
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience administering medications, treatments, and immunizations.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a primary care setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Join a team committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening the well-being of your community.