Pediatric Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Team Support

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care under physician supervision. The role involves supporting safe unit operations, clerical tasks and participating in education programs.

Compliance with vaccination requirements is part of employment, with exemptions discussed with HR. The successful candidate will often assist with patient care, maintain a safe environment, and help orient new staff within the team, while holding an allied health credential

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years in patient or customer facing roles.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification required or preferred: CMA, NRCMA, or RMA upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive patient care.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment and promotes efficient operations.
• Performs clerical functions.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and committees.
• Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel within own skill level.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

CMA (AAMA)

NRCMA

RMA

BLS Certification

Job description

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care under physician supervision. The role involves supporting safe unit operations, clerical tasks and participating in education programs.

Compliance with vaccination requirements is part of employment, with exemptions discussed with HR. The successful candidate will often assist with patient care, maintain a safe environment, and help orient new staff within the team, while holding an allied health credential