Medical Assistant - Swansea, IL - No weekends or holidays!

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:

Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Swansea Internal Medicine Office located at 4 Park Place in Swansea, IL!

Opportunity:

- Full-time opening

- Monday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and rotating Fridays

- No weekends or holidays

- Outpatient clinical practice

- Benefit eligible

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

- Perform phlebotomy

- 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

EOE