What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Training Program position at North Kansas City Hospital?
NKC Health Medical Group is now accepting applications for our Medical Assistant Training Program!
If you are interested in providing direct patient care, possess excellent customer service and teamwork skills, and exhibit professionalism in all interactions, then our 14-week Medical Assistant training program may lead to a new and fulfilling career. Candidates selected for the program will be paid while attending classes and NKC Health will pay the cost of the training program.
Medical Assistants are a vital part of the healthcare team! The role is diverse, fast-paced and involves administrative and clinical duties in the physician office setting. This is an awesome opportunity to jumpstart or progress your healthcare career!
Academy Start date: September 14th, 2026
During the training program, you will learn how to:
- Prescreen and prepare patients for examinations
- Take vitals and gather health history
- Administer injections/vaccines
- Assist with procedures
- Appropriately document in the EMR to update and verify patient information
- Perform administrative duties from greeting patients to scheduling appointments
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Positive and professional attitude
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Customer Service experience is a PLUS
Training Program
- Fourteen (14) weeks paid training
- Starting pay $17.00/hour
- 100% attendance required and the program contains:
- Clinical classroom training
- Online curriculum
- On the job instruction
- Medical Assistant Certification exam voucher included
After successfully completing the program
- You will be able to interview for open Medical Assistant positions in a number of NKC Health clinics
- 18-month work commitment required
Our North Star:
Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.
NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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