Medical Assistant - Central Float
Saint Luke's Health System
- Location
- Onsite (System Offices | 901 E 104 St | Kansas City | MO, Missouri)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Saint Luke's Health System is launching a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Cohort Program starting January 11. Graduates transition into full-time float pool roles supporting multiple clinics in the Central Region.
Skills
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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 Float Opportunity
Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant Cohort Program, participants will transition into a full-time Medical Assistant Float Pool position supporting the Central Region.
As a Tier 1 Float Pool Medical Assistant, you will work within one assigned region, providing coverage and support to multiple Saint Luke's Physician Group clinics based on operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of practice settings 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
💰 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 1 Float Pool role within the Central Region.
🎓 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!
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross