Overview
Job Description
Job Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT COHORT PROGRAM
Launch Your Healthcare Career with Saint Luke's!
Next Cohort Start Date: January 11
Are you passionate about helping others and interested in a career in healthcare? Saint Luke's is offering a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Cohort Program designed to provide the education, hands-on training, and support needed to become a successful Medical Assistant.
Featured Full-Time Opportunity
Upon successful completion of the cohort, participants will transition into a full-time Medical Assistant position with Float Pool Central and East Region. This opportunity allows you to apply the skills learned during the program while becoming an integral part of a primary care team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant Cohort Program, participants will transition into a full-time Medical Assistant Float Pool position supporting both the Central and East Regions.
As a Tier 2 Float Pool Medical Assistant, you will provide coverage and support to multiple Saint Luke's Physician Group clinics throughout your assigned regions based on operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of specialty and primary care practices while working with diverse patient populations and care teams.
Central Region Clinics Include:
- Clinics on or near the Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (Plaza) campus
East Region Clinics Include:
- Clinics on or near the Saint Luke's East Hospital campus
- Blue Springs
- Independence
Float Pool Differential Pay
Saint Luke's Physician Group is proud to offer differential wage rates for Float Pool positions based on assigned tier:
- Tier 1: Supports 1 region
- Tier 2: Supports 2 regions
- Tier 3: Supports 3-4 regions
This position is classified as a Tier 2 Float Pool role supporting the Central and East Regions.
What You'll Learn
Participants will receive comprehensive training in:
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Body Systems
Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Customer Service & Patient Care Excellence
Program Structure
Weeks 1-5: Classroom instruction and skills development
Weeks 5-8: Hands-on clinical training with an instructor
Weeks 9-10: Orientation and training within your assigned home clinic alongside a Success Coach
Attendance Requirement
This is an intensive full-time training program. Attendance is mandatory Monday through Friday throughout the entire 10-week cohort. Participants must successfully complete all classroom, clinical, and clinic-based training requirements.
Your Career After the Cohort
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition directly into a full-time Medical Assistant position within Saint Luke's Physician Group at their assigned home clinic.
Why Saint Luke's?
Paid Training
Full-Time Employment Upon Successful Completion
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Professional Development & Coaching
Opportunity to Build a Long-Term Career in Healthcare
Seats are limited and cohort openings are highly competitive. Apply today to be considered for the January 11 cohort!Position responsible for assisting providers and the nursing care team in the delivery of professional medical care. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, documenting in the EMR, various clerical duties, administering medications, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy (requires competency), assist with procedures, and duties as assigned based on clinic need. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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