Medical Assistant Trainee | Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Beginning September 14th, 2026

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

The Medical Assistant (MA) Academy is a 7-week paid training program that provides the experience that Phelps Health requires of its employees. MA Trainees will not be certified upon completion. This program starts September 14th, 2026.       
                                                                                                     
Interviews will be held Monday, August 17th, 2026.
Hiring decisions will be made by Wednesday, August 19th.

General Summary

• The Medical Assistant functions within his/her skill set in providing patient care as delegated by the clinic LPN/RN, physician or mid-level provider (APP). Must be well organized, display’s a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a fast-paced work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides direct interaction to patients in the clinic including escorting patients to rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKG’s, verification of medications, allergies, past medical/surgical/family history and chief complaint/visit reason according to provider preference, documenting accurate information in the patient chart in a timely manner.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
• Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer’s questions and assisting physician with return calls.
• Assists with renewal and authorization of medications and administers medications (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered.
• Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered.
• Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions (remove) as ordered by the physician. Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorization, referrals and documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitors supply inventory, assuring adequate supplies, cleans and stocks exam areas.
• Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart.
• Assists in orientating and training new medical assistants.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, works as a team and assists all team members (remove), and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Education

• High school diploma required.

Work Experience

• This training program is designed for individuals without previous Medical Assistant Experience.

Certification/License

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required (provided through training program).

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.