Medical Assistant - O'Fallon Pediatrics - Part time

Esse Health; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Esse Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for the O’Fallon Pediatrics office in O'Fallon, MO. The ideal candidate provides back-office support, assists providers, and participates in patient flow within an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include vitals, patient documentation in NextGen, and occasional front-desk duties. CPR certification and MA training are preferred; phlebotomy and coding familiarity are a plus. Benefits and work-life balance emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or cert.
• CPR certification is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform back office functions.
• Assist the provider in interviewing, examination and treatment of patients.
• Measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Document patient care accurately in the NextGen EHR.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Cross-train to cover front desk duties (check-in/out, scheduling, collect co-pays, verify insurance).

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Medical coding familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

CPR Certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Medical Assistant - O'Fallon Pediatrics - Part time

Job Category: Office Clinical

Requisition Number: MEDIC007539

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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O'Fallon Pediatrics
O'Fallon, MO 63368, USA

Description

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

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Join Our Team:

Esse Health is currently seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for our O'Fallon Pediatrics office located at 9979 Winghaven Boulevard!

• Part-time opening
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• 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
• 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.
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus, but not required.
• CPR Certification.
• 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:

• Benefits the first of the month following your hire date (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 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 (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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