Swope Health·Kansas City, Missouri
The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and recording clinical data in electronic health records. They also perform general medical services, including medication administration and diagnostic procedures, under provider supervision.
As a Medical Assistant, you are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment.
This includes taking vital signs, and medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record.
Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
You are a critical part of the patient-centered medical team to provide quality, accessible, and safe patient-centered care.
If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.
High School diploma or GED
Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program. o
Certified by one of the following: NRCMA RMA CMA NCMA CCMA o IF not certified by one of the above, 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You may be asked to become certified as a future requirement of employment.
If not graduated from an accredited medical assistant program, then 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital may be initially substituted for certification. You will be asked to complete courses and become certified as a future requirement of employment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
Must exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients).
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we’ve made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community.
As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible.
That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with certification (NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, or CCMA). Alternatively, 2 to 5 years of clinical experience may substitute for certification or program graduation, and BLS certification is required.
Market context
In Missouri, support-services roles tied to case management and community outreach often draw steady demand from healthcare and community-based employers, especially when local travel and EMR use are part of the job. These positions are competitive because employers want candidates with a relevant certification, 1-3 years of experience, and comfort working across sites within a 45-mile radius. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification, EMR background, and travel readiness before applying.
