Medical Assistant

NextCare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Wichita is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care tasks, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant Medical Assistant training or certification. Join a dynamic environment where patient care is prioritized and contribute to efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed an approved Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification as CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with exams and direct patient care tasks.
• Administer medications per policy and provider direction.
• Perform blood draws and urine collections for testing.

Skills

Patient care skills

Proficiency in EMR/EHR

Excellent customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed accredited Medical Assistant training program

CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA) certification

Job description

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NextCare Introduction

NextCare strives to be the leader in high‑access healthcare, offering urgent care, occupational health, virtual health and primary care services to our patients. With services in eleven states and over 165 urgent‑care clinic locations, we provide exceptional, affordable care across the country.

What We Are Looking For

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. We value customer‑friendly and passionate employees who put patients and staff first.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with exams, including patient vitals, procedures and other direct patient care tasks under direct supervision.
• Administer all forms of medication per policy and provider direction, following all safety protocols.
• Perform blood draws and, on request, urine collection for testing such as employer drug screens.
• Perform splinting, casting, and various physicals such as sports physicals.
• Provide ear lavage, wound care, and oxygen administration as part of urgent‑care duties.
• Promptly notify the on‑duty provider of unusual patient occurrences and record incidents.
• Notify the clinic manager of patient or employee safety concerns.
• Adhere to laboratory and clinical accreditation policies.
• Be proficient in EMR/EHR.
• Carry out any other duties assigned in line with company policy.

In addition, you may be asked to support front‑office reception, including informing patients of wait times, monitoring patient flow, processing discharges, collecting payments, securing signatures, and issuing receipts.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Medical Assistant contributes to a smooth clinic operation, ensuring excellent customer service and effective patient flow while delivering high‑quality care.

Essential Education, Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed an approved (accredited) Medical Assistant training program.
• OR completed an unapproved (non‑accredited) program and achieved national certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA).
• OR completed an unapproved program plus at least one year of supervised practice or 2000 hours of verifiable experience.
• Other education or experience may be considered with approval from our Compliance and Regulatory department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and health savings account coverage
• Basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long‑term and short‑term disability, employee assistance and critical illness benefits
• Accident, legal, identity theft, and paid time off benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Shift differential for select positions
• Employee visit program per policy