Medical Assistant Jobs in Wichita, KS
Medical assistants in Wichita typically earn $17 to $22 an hour, and Ascension Via Christi alone is posting MA openings from its downtown St. Francis clinics to St. Teresa on the far west side and Derby. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get credentialed.
Current medical assistant Openings in Wichita, KS
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Medical Assistant Work in Wichita
Most medical assistant jobs in Wichita sit in outpatient clinics rather than hospital floors, and the most openings right now come from Ascension Medical Group, the clinic network behind the Via Christi name. Its current openings cover primary care at the Via Christi clinics on East 21st Street, North Amidon and St. Teresa, cardiology on East Murdock and East Bayley, immediate care, occupational medicine on North Maize Road, and a float pool based near St. Francis on the north edge of downtown. Urgent care is the second big lane: walk-in clinics such as AFC on North Rock Road in northeast Wichita lean on MAs who can room patients, draw blood and run basic x-rays.
The local twist is credentials. Every employer on the list below asks for MA certification or prefers it, and some of Ascension's primary care postings require it before the first day. Pay runs a little below the national average, in line with the rest of the Wichita market, but steady clinic hours and weekday schedules are the norm.
Top Wichita Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Wichita employers have medical assistant roles open now or listed on their own careers pages:
- Ascension Via Christi - the Ascension Medical Group clinic network is hiring MAs for primary care, cardiology, immediate care, occupational medicine and a float pool across Wichita and Derby.
- AFC Urgent Care Wichita - the walk-in clinic on North Rock Road hires full and part-time MAs who take vitals, collect specimens and perform basic x-rays.
- Mental Health America of South Central Kansas - the nonprofit hires a certified medical assistant for its medication management clinic.
- ATI Worksite Solutions - the workplace health arm of ATI Physical Therapy staffs certified medical assistants at an onsite employer clinic in Wichita on a Monday to Friday schedule.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Wichita
- Entry level: about $17 to $18.50 an hour for new MAs in primary care and urgent care.
- Experienced: roughly $18.50 to $21.50 an hour with a few years in a clinic and a national certification.
- Senior / specialty: $22 to $25 an hour for certified MAs at the top of a health system's range, often in specialty or float roles.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Wichita metro and the ranges posted by local employers; Ascension's current postings run $17.71 to $23.61 for medical assistants and $18.67 to $25.02 for certified medical assistant roles. Certification, specialty clinic work, float pools and phlebotomy or x-ray skills move pay up.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Wichita
Kansas has no state license for medical assistants. MAs work under the delegation of a supervising physician under the Kansas Healing Arts Act, so the credential employers look for is a national one: the CMA through the American Association of Medical Assistants, the RMA through American Medical Technologists, or a comparable certification. Wichita Technical Institute runs a 48-week Medical Assistant program in Wichita that ends with a 180-hour externship and prepares graduates for the RMA exam. Most employers also want a high school diploma or GED and a Basic Life Support card from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, usually within 30 days of hire.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic moving. On a typical day you room patients, take vital signs and medical histories, update the electronic health record, give injections and point-of-care tests, collect and process lab specimens, prepare exam rooms and instruments, and help the provider during procedures. In smaller offices and urgent care centers, MAs also check patients in, schedule follow-ups and handle referrals.
Skills Employers Look For
- National MA certification (CMA, RMA or equivalent)
- Current BLS certification
- Vital signs, injections and point-of-care testing
- Phlebotomy and specimen handling
- Electronic health record charting
- Clear communication with patients and providers
- Comfort moving between clinics as a float
Career Path and Advancement
Many Wichita MAs start in primary care or immediate care, earn their national certification, and move into specialty clinics such as cardiology or into float roles that pay at the top of the range. From there the ladder runs to lead MA, clinic coordinator or practice manager, and many MAs use the job as a step into nursing through WSU Tech, Butler Community College or the Wichita State School of Nursing.
Related Careers in Wichita
If medical assisting interests you, these related Wichita healthcare roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do medical assistants need a license in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not license medical assistants; they work under a supervising physician's delegation. Many Wichita employers still require a national certification such as the CMA or RMA, and some Ascension Via Christi primary care roles require it before your start date.
How much do medical assistants make in Wichita?
Most Wichita MAs earn about $17 to $22 an hour. Certified MAs in specialty or float roles can reach $23 to $25 an hour at the top of a health system's posted range.
What does CMA mean on a Kansas job posting?
On a clinic posting, CMA usually means Certified Medical Assistant. In Kansas nursing homes it can also mean Certified Medication Aide, a separate state credential, so read the job description to see which one the employer wants.
How long does it take to become a medical assistant in Wichita?
Wichita Technical Institute's Medical Assistant program runs 48 weeks, including a 180-hour externship. Some clinics will hire and train MAs on the job, though certified candidates have more options and start higher.
What hours do medical assistants work in Wichita?
Primary care and specialty clinic MAs usually work weekday daytime hours, often Monday to Friday. Urgent care and immediate care clinics often run evenings and weekends, which suits MAs who want part-time or nontraditional shifts.
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