Job detail

Medical Assistant - South County - Southroads IM - Sign on Bonus Eligible!!

Esse Health

#Sign On Bonus #CPR Certification #Vital Signs #Medical Coding #Medical Assistant #Electronic Health Record #Patient Satisfaction #Windows #Internal Medicine #Patient Comfort #PC Proficiency #Patient Care Coordination

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant will perform back office functions, assisting providers with patient interviewing, examination, and treatment, including measuring vital signs like pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Responsibilities also include accurately documenting patient care in the NextGen electronic health record and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally have formal training indicated by graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and current CPR Certification, along with proficiency in PC/Windows and familiarity with medical coding. A high priority must be placed on projecting a positive office image, ensuring patient comfort, and communicating effectively with staff and patients.

professional certificateEffective CommunicationCPR CertificationPC ProficiencyVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient InterviewingWindows ProficiencyPatient Treatment AssistancePatient Examination AssistancePatient Comfort Prioritization

Job description

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St.
Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients.
We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions.
Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession.
It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

$1,000 sign on bonus eligible!!

Join Our Team

We are searching for a full-time Medical Assistant for our Southroads Internal Medicine office located at 12345 West Bend Drive in South County!

Opportunity

Full-time opening
Monday -
Thursday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ,
Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No nights, weekends or holidays
Outpatient clinical practice

Day-to-Day

Perform back office functions
Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
Measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team

Who We Are

seeking (preferred):
The Medical Assistant is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.
Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
CPR Certification.
PC/Windows proficiency.
Medical coding familiarity.
Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

What We Offer

Physician-led, supportive practice environment
Benefits the first of the month following your hire date
Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays
401k match + profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
Emphasis on work-life balance