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Stepful’s Medical Assistant program is designed for those looking to take the next step in their careers by becoming a certified medical assistant in Kansas.
Our online program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association and perform all the duties of medical assistants, including both those in the front office as well as working with patients.
Our Kansas Medical Assistant classes take 4 months to complete and cover all essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare systems, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care coordination, and much more.
The Stepful staff is here to support you at every stage of the journey. From career preparedness to help finding an in-person externship*, we're here to help you launch your career in healthcare.
*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.
Whether you choose to enroll in a training program or try to apply for jobs without any training, you will be required to present proof of high school graduation or a GED for most situations.
If you are considering this healthcare career path but have not graduated high school, do not be discouraged. Students can enroll in an online course or take a GED exam, and most are ready to take their exam after just a few weeks of study.
In Kansas, there are a variety of training programs for medical assistants to choose from. Online programs are typically the shortest and least expensive and result in a medical assisting certificate. In-person certificate programs are slightly longer and more expensive and also result in a certificate only.
Here at Stepful we offer a 4-month program that prepares our students to take the most popular certification, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
During an externship, medical assisting students spend several days or weeks following an experienced medical assistant and get hands-on practice working with patients. This is especially important for students who complete online training programs.
Some programs, like our own, offer interview opportunities so students can access externships programs and get the clinical experience needed to successfully complete the training.
Organizations in Kansas, not necessarily in partnerships with Stepful, that offer externship opportunities to future medical assistants may include the University of Kansas, Amberwell Health, and Stormont Vail Health.
After completing a training program and an externship, students should be prepared to take their certification exam. While there are several different certifying agencies, training programs typically prepare students to take a specific certification exam. The most popular and common one is the CCMA from the NHA.
Our experienced coaches at Stepful help students create and perfect their resumes and offer mock interview sessions, giving them the best chance possible at landing their dream job.
Aspiring medical assistants can also use job search engines such as Indeed, Monster, and ZipRecruiter. Searching directly on a company website is another good option for medical assistants who have a particular organization in mind.
The Kansas Department of Health, Kansas Board of Nursing, and Kansas Medical Board all state that medical assistants do not need a certification to work as part of the healthcare team.
However, they further clarify that medical assistants should only be given responsibilities for tasks that are appropriate for their level of training.
Medical assistants do not need a license to practice in the state of Kansas. Because they are unlicensed healthcare personnel, they are required to work under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse.
The Kansas Association of Local Health Departments states specifically that unlicensed assistive personnel including medical assistants are not to perform the following tasks:
The Kansas Association of Local Health Departments has a specific list of tasks that can be delegated to a medical assistant. These include:
Administrative Responsibilities
Compared to other jobs in the United States, the job outlook for medical assistants is astonishingly good. Between 2023 and 2033, job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 15%, the average growth prediction for other jobs is only 4%.
As of May 2023, there are currently about 4,900 medical assisting jobs in the state or 3.474 jobs per 1,000 residents. If you live in Kansas and are looking for a job, Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence are the Kansas cities with the highest number of medical assistants.
Besides having a fantastic job outlook, medical assistants also earn a decent salary. Medical assistants in Kansas earn a similar salary to other healthcare support employees, who earn an average of $18.37 per hour.
Medical assistants in Kansas earn a decent salary, with a median pay of $18.11 per hour, or $36,670 per year, and an average pay of $18.68 per hour, or $43,497 per year.
There are a few professional organizations that support medical assistants in Kansas.
The American Association of Medical Assistants promotes lifelong learning opportunities for medical assistants and other healthcare providers. They have continuing education courses, support groups, and educational resources for medical assistants across the nation.
Other great organizations for medical assistants include the National Healthcareer Association and the American Medical Technologists.
