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Lead Medical Assistant

St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Overview

We are seeking a Lead Medical Assistant (LMA) , also referred to as a Medical Assistant Lead or Senior Medical Assistant . The Lead Medical Assistant will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments. In addition to providing direct patient care, the Lead Medical Assistant will serve as a team lead for Medical Assistants by helping coordinate daily workflow, supporting staff, promoting efficient clinic operations, and ensuring high standards of patient care and service.

Shifts Available : Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: St Joseph Medical Group – Kansas City, MO ( Kansas City Physician Care )

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic exams and procedures, while recording patient history and vital signs
  • Assist with orthopedic procedures, bandaging, splinting, wound care, and patient education on pre-op and post-op instructions
  • Coordinate diagnostic and imaging tests, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare exam rooms, supplies, and equipment
  • Manage scheduling, charts, and Electronic Health Records (EHR) to support efficient clinic operations
  • Lead daily Medical Assistant workflow, support training, answer team questions, and promote strong communication between staff, providers, and patients

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • Minimum one year work experience in public contact job
  • Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

  • Five (5) years of work experience in health care preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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