About this role
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.
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Join Our Team:
We are searching for a Medical Assistant for our Fenton Family Medicine office located at 714 Gravois Road!
Opportunity:
- Full-time opening
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. , Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 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
- 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
- The starting pay for this position is $17.37 - $20.85/hour (placement in the scale is based upon a variety of factors, including relevant experience).
- 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