Lead Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is looking for a full-time Lead Medical Assistant in St. Louis, MO. This role involves leading a team of Medical Assistants, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, relevant experience, and team leadership skills. BJC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Medical Assistants.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure compliance protocols.
• Certifications in the area of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Medical Assistants in patient care delivery.
• Manage inventory and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Monitor training and certification records of staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Compliance

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA compliance practices

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Lead Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Internal Medicine located in Creve Coeur, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Outpatient
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift - 8:30a-5:00p
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

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Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

Internal Medicine Specialists is located in Town & Country, MO on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center and focuses on Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.

Role Purpose

Responsible for leading a team of Medical Assistants in providing patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. Serves as an experienced role model within the practice supporting compliance, providing cross‑training, following practice protocols and performing procedures within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory and tracking of medications and supplies.
• Ensures practice is in compliance with OSHA and all protocols/procedures in the delivery of patient care.
• Acts as MA clinical subject matter expert to assist practice management in oversight of coverage and daily patient operations.
• Monitors MA required training and certification records and ensures everyone is in compliance with HR.
• Performs triage of incoming escalated patient requests.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer