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.