Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Community Health Systems; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Kirksville, MO is hiring a Medical Assistant at the Northeast Regional Heart Center. Under supervision of a medical provider, you’ll assist with clinical procedures, maintain exam rooms, and manage patient intake to support efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred) and 0–1 years of experience or externship. Candidates should have basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Completed Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive procedures; take vital signs and prep patients.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before visits and procedures.
• Handle patient intake, including test results and triage per guidance.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation for clinics.
• Support admin duties: schedule appointments, referrals, insurance verifications.
• Educate patients on medications and health topics; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Time management

multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Kirksville, MO is hiring a Medical Assistant at the Northeast Regional Heart Center. Under supervision of a medical provider, you’ll assist with clinical procedures, maintain exam rooms, and manage patient intake to support efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred) and 0–1 years of experience or externship. Candidates should have basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems.