Medical Assistant Lead - Dermatology

SSM Health; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant Lead for their Dermatology clinic. This role involves administering medications under supervision, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring safety in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care and communication skills, contributing to a team that values comprehensive care and employee well-being. With a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and a supportive work culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of experience required.
• 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and monitors patient reactions.
• Restocks medication inventories and ensures safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of Accredited School of Medical Assisting

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

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MO-SSM Health Des Peres Medical Pavilion

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MO-SSM Health Des Peres Medical Pavilion

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available* (Sign-on bonuses are for qualified external candidates and qualified PRN internal candidates).
  
  

Full-Time, M-F Day Shifts - Des Peres, Mo. Dermatology clinic. May also assist in Wentzville.

Job Summary:

Administers prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and maintains related medical records.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.
• Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.
• Restocks medication inventories.
• May provide direct patient care. Ensures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
• 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 of accredited school of medical assisting or education equivalency for certification
  
  

Experience

• Three years' experience
  
  

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

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  
  

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4900600235 SLUCARE DERM GEN WTZ

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  
  

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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