Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics - F/T - 4 or 5 day a week schedule!

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 - its a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. Its a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

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Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office located at 13303 Tesson Ferry!

Opportunity:

• Full-time opening
• 7:30 a.m. start time
• Choose from a 9 hour shift, 4 days a week (day off may vary) or an 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday
• Staff shares rotating covering of a Saturday morning shift approximately once a month
• No nights or holidays
• Outpatient clinical practice

Day-to-Day:

• Perform back office functions

• Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients

• Perform phlebotomy

• 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

• The MA will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk including:

• Performing patient check-in/check-out

• Scheduling patient appointments

• Collecting co-payments

• Verifying insurance

• Registering patients/update patient demographics

• Answering the telephone

• Balancing monies at day end

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