Medical Assistant - St. Joseph, MO - AK 26-16354

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 7 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes – Preferred
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes – Open to Travelers

Pay Rate
Local: $22–$24/hr
Traveler: $23–$25/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support front-office and back-office clinical operations and assist with daily patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

• Support patient education and outreach.

• Maintain accurate patient records.

• Provide front-office and back-office support.

• Perform Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Point-of-Care (POC) testing.

• Administer vaccines.

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture.

• Obtain and record patient vital signs.

• Schedule appointments and answer phone calls.

• Greet, check in, and room patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship.

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.

• Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

• Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Athena Electronic Medical Record experience.

• Medical Assistant certification.