Medical Assistant

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University’s Magers Health and Wellness Center seeks a Medical Assistant to learn, assist, and perform duties under the supervision of licensed medical staff. The position focuses on supporting health and wellness services for ill, injured, or needing assistance, following nursing policies and procedures.

You will gather patient information, take vital signs, maintain the electronic health record, prep exam rooms, and assist with instruments and sterilization as trained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of medical office experience is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification from AMT, AAMA, or NCCT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care by gathering patient information and taking vital signs.
• Observes patients, reports changes, documents in medical record, and assists in care plan delivery.
• Expedites patient care by returning calls to patients for the medical staff.
• Maintains electronic health records and cleans exam rooms per policy; stocks staff rooms daily.
• Assists with instrument cleaning, wrapping, packaging, and sterilization if trained.
• Complies with privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical records

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Department Magers Family Health and Wellness Center

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 088000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 40

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary $19.00/hour

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The Medical Assistant learns, assists, and performs duties under the direction of a medical staff member who is licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments. The Medical Assistant performs duties related to the health and wellness of persons who are ill, injured, or otherwise require assistance in accordance with Magers Health and Wellness Center nursing policy and procedures.

Description of Primary Duties

• Provides basic patient care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled by gathering patient information and taking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pule oximetry.
• Assists in providing quality patient care by observing patients, reporting changes of patients’ conditions, documenting all patient contact in the medical record, conferring with medical staff, and assisting in the delivery of the plan for health care with all members of the health team.
• Expedites patient care by returning phone calls to patients for the medical staff.
• Supports the delivery of quality patient care by maintaining the electronic health record, cleaning exam rooms per policy, assuring medical staff rooms are adequately stocked each day, setting up equipment for medical exams, and assisting with instrument cleaning, wrapping, packaging, and sterilization, if trained.
• Provides quality patient care by following Magers Health and Wellness Center Infection Control policy, demonstrating professionalism, assuring compliance with policies and procedures related to confidentiality and patient safety, demonstrating respect and understanding the rights of the patient, and performing all duties in compliance with Magers Health and Wellness Center Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Remains fully compliant with privacy, confidentiality, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) regulations.
• Remains competent and current through professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses and ongoing training, and other opportunities which may be required.
• Contributes to the overall success of Magers Health and Wellness Center by performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalency is required.

Experience: Computer experience is required. At least one year of medical office experience is preferred.

Preferred Certifications: Medical Assistant certification from one of the approved certifying bodies: AMT (American Medical Technologist), AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), or the NCCT 9 competency examination) is preferred.

Skills: Must have good communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations is required. Ability to safely work with a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Must be able to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and policies. Ability to operate multi-line phone, fax, and computer is required. Skills in assisting in a variety of treatments, medications, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results, and office procedures is preferred. Knowledge of medical practices, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures is preferred. Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and safety procedures is preferred. Knowledge of medical office procedures is preferred.

Effort: The ability to lift and carry fifteen to twenty-five pounds and endure extended periods of standing on a daily basis is required.

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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