Medical Assistant - Oncology Clinic

SSM Health; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option for earned pay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Oncology department in Richmond Heights, MO. The role supports exam and treatment under supervision, with a focus on patient flow, room setup, and basic clerical duties.

An entry-level position with high school diploma or equivalent; optional Wisconsin-specific credential requirements apply. The clinic operates weekdays, with no weekend or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 a medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification.
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical 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, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• 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 a medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Medical Group Richmond Heights 1031

Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Oncology - Small office MA & PAR duties, rooming and checkout Clinic will see 20 - 30 patients daily Role: Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Certified / Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, no Weekends/Holidays Location: St. Mary’s 6400 Clayton Road Suite 212 - Richmond Heights MO 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.

Job Summary: Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical 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, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• 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 a 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 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: 6881000125 St. Mary's CCC Medical Oncology

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.