Medical Assistant - Express Care

JCMG; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 148 hours annually

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

JCMG in Columbia, MO seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in ambulatory care, handling patient intake, and assisting with exams. The role includes light clerical work and ensuring infection control and safety protocols are followed.

Required: high school diploma or GED; MA training preferred; BCLS or ability to obtain within 3 months. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, 401K with match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• BCLS certification or within 3 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists the physician and/or nurse during examinations and procedures.
• Performs routine clerical activities for ambulatory clinic operations.
• Implements safety and infection control measures.
• Uses facility communications and information systems and equipment appropriately.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program (preferred)

Job description

Position:Medical Assistant - Express Care

Location: 1600 E Broadway

Columbia, MO

Job Id:2415

# of Openings:1

Position posted: 10/27/2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specific Competencies:

• Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists the physician and/or nurse to provide physical care for the patient before, during, and after examinations and procedures.
• Performs routine clerical activities required for efficient operation of the ambulatory clinic.
• Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.
• Appropriately utilizes facility communication and information systems and equipment.

JCMG Core Competencies:

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) training program preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Prefer previous experience as an MA in the ambulatory care setting, but not required.

Certification/License:

• Prefer certified MA
• BCLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Completed JCMG's Pharmacology training.
• For administration of injectable medications, must have successfully completed 20 injections with an approved mentor and must complete JCMG competency testing and successful completion of return demonstration.
• Staff with prior job experience without formal training is encouraged to sign up for JCMG's Medical Assistant Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in heated and air-conditioned area; may be exposed to infectious material and contagious conditions including exposure to patient body fluids, including blood and contaminated sharps; potential for exposure to hazardous disinfecting chemicals; must follow universal precautions and utilize personal protective equipment.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program