Medical Assistant Certified/Registered, Dermatology Clinic

SSM Health; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Des Peres Medical Pavilion in Missouri is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant to support examinations and treatments under supervision in a dermatology clinic. The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, chart documentation, room preparation, and efficient clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Day shift, Monday–Friday, with no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 10 years of work experience.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification required.
• CMA/CCMA or alternative medical assisting credential(s) listed in the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification

BLS HCP

CCMA

CMA

CMAC

RMA

NCMA

ARMA

Job description

MO-SSM Health Des Peres Medical Pavilion

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department

Dermatology Clinic

Schedule

Day shift, Monday-Friday, no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call requirements

Job Summary

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider) in a clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Or
• Clinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Or
• Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)
• Or
• Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Or
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)
• Or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4902290235 SLUCR DERM DPMA MOHS

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.