Medical Assistant - Jefferson City Clinics (Click For Locations)

Medical Assistant

Shift: Monday Friday, days, 40 hours/week

Work Arrangement: On-site

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:

Medical Assistant: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

Certified Medical Assistant: $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 looking for compassionate Medical Assistants to join our dynamic team. As a pivotal member of our patient-centered family, you'll do more than perform clinical procedures; you'll be a beacon of comfort and guidance for those under our care. Your role goes beyond the ordinary, as you embody empathy and expertise. From preparing patients for their healthcare journey to collaborating seamlessly with providers during examinations, your presence will provide reassurance. Your dedication to patient education will empower individuals, and your attention to detail will ensure every aspect of their experience is seamless. Join us and contribute to the heart of our mission, making a positive impact in the lives we touch every day.

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 ten 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 07/01/26, 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

Missouri Ortho Institute

OBGYN Clinic

Pediatrics Clinic

Urology 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

Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures.

Prepare patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; positioning patients for examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Verify patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

Support care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.

Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions; complete records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies; keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Consistently communicate in a professional and courteous manner; Provide in-service training and precepting as directed.

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

Required Qualifications

Medical Assistant:

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

Applicant must possess Medical Assistant certification (listed below) within of 6 months of hire as a condition of employment.

Certified Medical Assistant:

One of the following certifications:

Certified 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)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional formal education in a health care field is preferred.

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.