Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Specialized Clinical/Imaging Role
Location: Kansas City, MO (KC Research Hospital Campus)
Position Type: Part-Time (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM) Note: Shift length may occasionally vary based on the procedure schedule.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 / hour (Based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our specialized clinical team in Kansas City. In this unique role, you will work under the direct supervision of our physicians to assist with essential diagnostic radiology procedures (including fistulograms, thrombectomies, and tunneled dialysis catheter insertions/exchanges) for kidney patients.
While you do not need prior radiology experience, you must be a certified medical assistant ready to learn. Full, specific training will be provided upon hire to ensure you can confidently operate clinical imaging equipment and carry out post-procedure imaging tasks.
Key Responsibilities
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Equipment Operations: Safely position and move the C-Arm X-ray machine under the direct, real-time supervision and instruction of the physician (all radiation exposure is controlled strictly by the doctor).
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Imaging & Documentation: Control the display screen, pull up requested images, adjust settings, and print correct images for patient charts post-procedure.
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System Management: Upload and send saved images to the PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
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Patient Care: Adhere to departmental policies to meet patient needs, ensuring safety, risk management, and quality care standards are met.
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Routine Consistency: Deliver dependable care for a routine, predictable patient base experiencing similar cases.
Position Requirements
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Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
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Skills: Strong clinical and patient care skills, including taking vitals, lab preparation, and basic testing.
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Compliance & Privacy: Deep understanding of and compliance with HIPAA regulations; absolute commitment to maintaining patient and employee privacy.
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Teamwork & Communication: Strong, respectful communication skills with a proven track record of maintaining positive working relationships with peers, management, and patients.
Why You’ll Love This Role (Perks & Selling Points)
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Work-Life Balance: Truly part-time hours with no weekends and no holidays.
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Stable Environment: Join a supportive, routine clinical environment with highly consistent patient cases.
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Professional Growth: Receive specialized, paid training on advanced imaging workflow equipment (C-Arm, PACS), adding highly unique skills to your medical resume.
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Scrubs Provided: Solid scrubs are required initially, but uniform scrubs will be provided to you upon permanent placement.
Interview & Hiring Process
Our team is looking to fill this position ASAP. The interview process will consist of a streamlined, onsite interview with the hiring managers (Jessica, Teresa, & Tawyna) at our hospital campus location.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
