Medical Assistant (REG) -Sullivan

BJC HealthCare; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist in delivering high-quality patient care by performing vital clinical tasks under the supervision of licensed providers. You'll be responsible for preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and performing essential procedures such as phlebotomy and EKGs. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a community-focused hospital while enjoying a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your medical career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by employer

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by employer

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares exam rooms, stocks supplies.
• Obtains vital signs and maintains patient records.
• Performs clinical skills like phlebotomy and EKGs.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Phlebotomy

Electrocardiography (EKGs)

Point-of-Care Testing

Injections

Patient History Documentation

Triage Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• 40 hours per week
• Dayshift Monday-Friday
• Sign on bonus eligible

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Sullivan medical clinic is a well-established, multi-discipline physician group providing family, internal and OB care.

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer