Medical Assistant - Central Float

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Full-Time Employment Upon Completion

Hands-On Clinical Experience

Professional Development & Coaching

Long-Term Career in Healthcare

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City offers a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Cohort Program to teach terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, safety, and patient care. Upon completion, participants transition into a full-time Medical Assistant Float Pool role serving the Central Region, with hands-on clinical experience across Saint Luke's Physician Group clinics.

The program includes classroom study, supervised clinical practice, and orientation with a Success Coach at a designated home clinic,

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of the 10-week Medical Assistant Cohort Program.
• Willingness to complete classroom, clinical, and clinic-based training.
• Basic Life Support certification required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Learn medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Observe and perform medication administration under supervision.
• Provide patient care with a focus on safety and service.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

Medication administration

Patient safety

Infection control

BLS certification

Customer service

Job description

Medical Assistant Cohort Program

Launch Your Healthcare Career with Saint Luke's! Next Cohort Start Date: January 11.

Saint Luke's is offering a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Cohort Program designed to provide the education, hands‑on training, and support needed to become a successful Medical Assistant.

Featured Full‑Time Float Opportunity

Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant Cohort Program, participants will transition into a full‑time Medical Assistant Float Pool position supporting the Central Region.

As a Tier 1 Float Pool Medical Assistant, you will work within one assigned region, providing coverage and support to multiple Saint Luke's Physician Group clinics based on operational needs.

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of practice settings while working with diverse patient populations and care teams.

Central Region Clinics Include

Clinics on or near the Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (Plaza) campus

Float Pool Differential Pay

• Tier 1: Supports 1 region
• Tier 2: Supports 2 regions
• Tier 3: Supports 3-4 regions

This position is classified as a Tier 1 Float Pool role within the Central Region.

What You'll Learn

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Body Systems
• Pharmacology
• Medication Administration
• Patient Safety & Infection Control
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Customer Service & Patient Care Excellence

Program Structure

• Weeks 1‑5: Classroom instruction and skills development
• Weeks 5‑8: Hands‑on clinical training with an instructor
• Weeks 9‑10: Orientation and training within your assigned home clinic alongside a Success Coach

Attendance Requirement

This is an intensive full‑time training program. Attendance is mandatory Monday through Friday throughout the entire 10‑week cohort. Participants must successfully complete all classroom, clinical, and clinic‑based training requirements.

Your Career After the Cohort

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition directly into a full‑time Medical Assistant position within Saint Luke's Physician Group at their assigned home clinic.

Why Saint Luke's?

• Paid Training
• Full‑Time Employment Upon Successful Completion
• Hands‑On Clinical Experience
• Professional Development & Coaching
• Opportunity to Build a Long‑Term Career in Healthcare

Seats are limited and cohort openings are highly competitive.

Job Requirements

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.