Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Missouri
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large health systems such as BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health drive consistent demand at every level from recent graduates to experienced leads. The most active specialties in the state are primary care, pediatrics, and internal medicine, with growing openings in urgent care and multi-specialty outpatient clinics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:
1031 Medical Oncology 700 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:
24Hours:
6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- Career Ladder up to $1
Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply
Nurse Assistant Training Program
- Job Summary
Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
- Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
- Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
- Job Summary
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
- Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Required:
- 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR
- Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR
- Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR
- Must have Missouri CNA License OR
- Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Required: BLS within 90 days of hire
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:
1031 Medical Oncology 700 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:
24Hours:
6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- Career Ladder up to $1
Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply
Nurse Assistant Training Program
- Job Summary
Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
- Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
- Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
- Job Summary
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
- Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Required:
- 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR
- Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR
- Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR
- Must have Missouri CNA License OR
- Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Required: BLS within 90 days of hire
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs across Missouri.
- CMA (AAMA) or RMA credential from an accredited medical assistant program required
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent clinical training
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or NextGen
- Ability to perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, vital signs, and injections
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and front-office administrative duties
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified medical assistant in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license for medical assistants, but most employers require a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential from American Medical Technologists. To earn either, you complete an accredited medical assistant program at a community college or vocational school in Missouri, then pass the corresponding national exam. Many Missouri employers treat the CMA or RMA as a minimum hiring requirement.
Which companies hire certified medical assistants in Missouri?
Missouri certified medical assistant roles are posted by SSM Health, Mercy, and CoxHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and multi-specialty outpatient networks generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most certified medical assistant jobs?
Bridgeton, St. Louis, and Springfield have the most certified medical assistant openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis lead because of their dense concentration of major health systems, hospital campuses, and affiliated outpatient clinics, while Springfield supports steady demand through the Mercy and CoxHealth networks anchoring the southwest region.
Are there remote certified medical assistant jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified medical assistant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's hands-on clinical nature. The small share of remote positions tends to involve prior authorization review, patient phone triage, or care coordination tasks that don't require an in-person clinical setting.
How can I get hired as a certified medical assistant in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited medical assistant program at a Missouri community college such as St. Louis Community College or Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, which connects graduates directly to clinical externship sites that frequently convert to hires. Large Missouri systems including BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health offer new-graduate onboarding pipelines and occasionally post entry-level medical assistant associate roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as patient service representative, phlebotomist, or medical receptionist have a strong foundation, and holding a CMA or RMA credential before applying gives a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find one that fits your experience and preferred location, and apply directly without needing to create a profile or sign up.
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