Medical Assistant - Jefferson City Clinics (Click For Locations)

Shift : Monday - Friday, days - exact hours may vary based on clinic
Department : Jefferson City based clinics
Compensation :

• Base Pay Range: $17.92 - 28.27 per hour, based on experience

• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

• Note : Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to provide compassionate nursing care. Join our team and make a difference by meeting our patients with warmth and expertise, observing and adapting to their needs, and collaborating seamlessly with our healthcare community. Your commitment to safety and quality care will echo our mission, contributing to an atmosphere where patients thrive and satisfaction soars. Become a vital part of MU Health Care and bring your passion to the forefront of exceptional healthcare.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

As of 04/01/26 , the following Outpatient areas are looking for new members to join their team! Please note that you will be able to indicate your outpatient area preferences on the application as well as during the phone interview.

• Cardiology Clinic

• Comprehensive Spine Center

• Family Medicine Clinic - Madison St.

• OBGYN Clinic

• Pediatrics Clinic

When completing the application, you'll be asked to indicate your preference of location and/or specialty. This posting will be updated frequently to reflect current opportunities.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions.

Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers.

Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.

Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by Charge Nurse.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a medical assistant education program or two (2) years of medical assistant experience.

One of the following certifications within 6 months:

Clinical Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Additional formal education in a health care field is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.