Medical Assistant Podiatry

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance & wellness plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Ascension Medical Group in Wichita, KS, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Podiatry specialty. The role supports clinicians by interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms to ensure a clean and professional environment.

You will assist with real-time treatments and maintain confidential patient records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with CMA preferred and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and capture vital signs to supply the clinical team with essential data.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure a clean, organized, professional space for patients.
• Assist physicians and nurses with real-time treatments to support patient outcomes.
• Document patient journeys and maintain essential records with confidentiality.
• Manage medical supplies and administrative tasks to keep clinic operations smooth.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs collection

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

BLS within 1 month of hire

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Medical Group

Speciality: Podiatry

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Guide the patient experience by interviewing patients and capturing vital signs to ensure the clinical team has the critical data needed for accurate diagnosis.
• Prepare healing environments by managing the readiness of treatment rooms, ensuring every patient enters a clean, organized, and professional space.
• Support clinical excellence by assisting physicians and nurses with real-time treatments, directly contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain seamless continuity of care by documenting patient journeys and managing essential records with precision and confidentiality.
• Optimize clinic flow by proactively managing medical supplies and administrative tasks, ensuring the team has the resources necessary to focus on patient health.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.