Swope Health·Kansas City, Kansas
Responsible for preparing patients for examinations by taking vital signs and medical histories. Assists providers with treatments and enters clinical data into electronic health records.
As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services in our West Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most.
As a Medical Assistant, you are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examination 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.
Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
The Medical Assistant Position is currently approved for a Sign-on Bonus of $1,000. It is paid in two increments $500 at hire and $500 after 90 days of employment.
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.
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with certification or equivalent experience. Must be BLS certified or able to obtain it within three months of hire.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.
