Medical Assistant

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division located at 2400 Troost Ave
Salary Range: $17.35-$26.47/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: June 18, 2025


Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture on all patients that are present for testing.
• Performs training and orientation for students of phlebotomy during their medical assistant internship with the Division.
• Performs a variety of laboratory specimen collection procedures as required (venipuncture, finger sticks, etc.) and conducts routine laboratory work on collected specimens.
• Orders stock items for the clinics and stocks examination rooms as needed.
• Makes appointments for, receives and assists patients in their processing in an outpatient clinic facility
• Contacts patients regarding missed appointments.
• Uses a wide variety of office machines and data processing and/or computer-controlled equipment.
• Performs a narrow range of clerical functions including but not limited to.
• Files and performs data entry functions for correspondence, various charts, index cards and records, and other material according to established procedures.
• Communicates eligibility requirements, participants' rights and obligations, and any applicable laws and/or regulations affecting delivery of services provided by the department.
• Assists patients in the preparation of medical histories.
• Posts entries, summarizes data and maintains relative medical and operational records.
• Prepares examination rooms and assists physicians and practitioners as required.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for transport to reference laboratory and returns related reports.
• Contacts patients regarding abnormal or irregular laboratory results.
• Refers significant technical medical questions and data to appropriate physicians and/or practitioners.
• Cleans examination rooms at the end of the clinic day.
• Assists the nursing supervisor with stock medications as needed.
• Provides injections of medications and vaccines under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists nursing staff with all other duties as assigned by nursing supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 1 year of experience in a clinical health setting performing medical assistant duties; OR completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must pass a preemployment drug screen.


Other Information

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Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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