Medical Assistant - East and North Float Pool

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time employment

Hands-on clinical experience

Career development

Job summary

Saint Luke's Medical Assistant Cohort Program offers a 10-week paid training track designed to teach medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, and essential clinical skills. Successful graduates transition into a full-time Medical Assistant Float Pool role across East and North regions, gaining diverse clinical experience in multiple clinics.

The program emphasizes hands-on instruction, patient safety, BLS certification, and ongoing coaching to build a long-term career in primary care within

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required.
• Full-time position with day shift scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT COHORT PROGRAM

Launch Your Healthcare Career with Saint Luke's! Next Cohort Start Date: January 11 Are you passionate about helping others and interested in a career in healthcare? 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 Opportunity Upon successful completion of the cohort, participants will transition into a full‑time Medical Assistant position with our East and North Float Pool. This opportunity allows you to apply the skills learned during the program while becoming an integral part of a primary care team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Float Pool Opportunity – East & North Regions

Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant Cohort Program, participants will transition into a full‑time Medical Assistant Float Pool position supporting both the East and North Regions. As a Tier 2 Float Pool Medical Assistant, you will provide coverage and support to multiple Saint Luke's Physician Group clinics throughout your assigned regions based on operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of specialty and primary care practices while working with diverse patient populations and care teams.

East Region Clinics Include

• Clinics on or near Saint Luke's East Hospital
• Blue Springs
• Independence

North Region Clinics Include

• Clinics on or near Saint Luke's North Hospital
• Parkville
• Smithville
• Shoal Creek
• Platte City

Float Pool Differential Pay

Saint Luke's Physician Group is proud to offer differential wage rates for Float Pool positions based on assigned tier:

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

This position is classified as a Tier 2 Float Pool role supporting the East and North Regions.

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

1. Weeks 1-5: Classroom instruction and skills development
2. Weeks 5-8: Hands‑on clinical training with an instructor
3. 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

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)