Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists

JCMG; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 148 hours

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

MA training program

Job summary

JCMG in Jefferson City, MO seeks a Medical Assistant for Surgical Specialists to support physicians and nurses during exams and procedures, admit patients, and handle routine clinic clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and proficient use of clinic information systems; prior ambulatory care experience is preferred, with MA training or certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred, but not required.
• Prefer certified MA; BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in ambulatory care is preferred but not required.
• Completed JCMG Pharmacology training; injection competency requirements with mentor.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists physician/nurse during examinations and procedures.
• Performs routine clerical activities for efficient ambulatory clinic operation.
• Maintains safety and infection control measures.
• Utilizes facility communication systems and equipment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Pharmacology training

Injections training

MA program

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA training program

Some college

Job description

Position: Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Job Id: 2344

# of Openings: 1

Position posted: 7/15/2026

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