Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Clinic

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible DailyPay options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an Orthopedics clinic in Missouri. You will support providers, assist with examinations, take vital signs, and manage room setup and supplies. The role emphasizes efficient patient flow and accurate chart documentation.

The position is full-time, day shift, with 40 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma or GED (or 10 years of related experience). BLS HCP is preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or 10 years of related work experience.
• Wisconsin only clause applies to education; otherwise alternatives accepted as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider under supervision.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including phone, records, and filing.
• Manages supplies, maintains a clean, orderly environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Room preparation

Clerical tasks

Patient interviewing

Education

High School diploma/GED

10 years of work experience (Wisconsin only)

Job description

• Schedule: Full time, Day shift, M-F, no nights, weekends or holidays.
• Location: MO-SSM Health Medical Group Fenton

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Medical Assistant, Ortho Clinic
• Schedule: Full time, Day shift, M-F, no nights, weekends or holidays.
• Location: MO-SSM Health Medical Group Fenton

Job Summary

Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician in a clinic setting.

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

4941120235 SLUCR ORTHO ST CLARE

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.