Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 200 hours/year

Employer retirement contributions

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Konza Prairie Community Health Center Inc. is seeking a dependable Medical Assistant to support providers, take vitals, and maintain patient flow across clinic sites in Kansas.

Responsibilities include exam assistance, injections, specimen collection, and accurate charting in the EHR (eClinicalWorks). Travel between Konza clinic sites is required, with a Monday–Friday full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent healthcare education.
• Minimum of one year of direct Medical Assistant experience or, if no formal MA education, relevant experience.
• 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 (urgent vs. non-urgent).
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-ups.
• Communicate with pharmacies for prescriptions and refills.
• Document in the EHR/EMR (eClinicalWorks).
• Educate patients on care plans and next steps.
• Travel between Konza clinic locations.

Skills

MA/CNA scope

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR certification

eClinicalWorks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program or equivalent healthcare education

Tools

EHR/EMR (eClinicalWorks)

Job description

Description

Ready 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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