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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Medical Assistant - GI Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
  • A Certified Medical Assistant credential (CMA, RMA, NRCMA, or CCMA) is required at the time of hire and must be maintained.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required, or it must be obtained before starting.
  • Knowledge of point-of-care testing, immunizations, and injections is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly are required.
  • Organization and time-management skills are required.
  • Customer-service skills to help patients feel comfortable and cared for are required.
  • Comfort using Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems is required.
  • If the role requires X-ray functions, radiology training through the Medical Assistant program or a validated competency checklist is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patient charts and check vital signs.
  • Administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with minor procedures, including wound care and suture removal.
  • Maintain patient records in the electronic medical record system.
  • Support providers, participate in team huddles, and help keep the clinic running smoothly.
  • Help patients understand their treatment plans, new medications, and follow-up care.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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