Geriatric Medical Assistant — Compassionate Primary Care Support

ArchWell Health; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchWell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support PCPs in delivering high-quality primary care to our members. The MA will greet and room patients, perform routine diagnostic testing during visits, and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, medical history, and processing messages to ensure timely communication with physicians. EMT/CPR and phlebotomy experience are valued as part of the patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare vocational training required.
• 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• EMR experience (EClinical Works) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake with patients, measure vital signs, obtain medical history and perform routine screenings.
• Engage with patients throughout appointments and communicate any changes to the PCP or specialists.
• Process patient communications and relay pertinent information to the physician.
• Perform first aid tasks as directed, including dressings and CPR when necessary under supervision.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and accurate documentation at all times.
• Provide health coaching to defined patient groups with weekly follow-up calls.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication

Customer orientation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Claims/quality reports

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program / certification

BLS certification

Tools

EClinical Works EMR

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

ArchWell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support PCPs in delivering high-quality primary care to our members. The MA will greet and room patients, perform routine diagnostic testing during visits, and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, medical history, and processing messages to ensure timely communication with physicians. EMT/CPR and phlebotomy experience are valued as part of the patient-centered team.