Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Family and Community Medicine

SSM Health; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Family and Community Medicine team. This role involves assisting with patient examinations, performing vital sign checks, and managing clerical tasks in a dynamic clinic setting. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, contributing to the well-being of patients in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a respected organization.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Assists with patient examinations and treatments under supervision.
• Prepares treatment rooms and maintains patient records.
• Performs clerical duties and manages supplies.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Assists with treatments and performs clinical duties.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School diploma/GED

Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting

Job description

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Family and Community Medicine

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Family and Community Medicine role at SSM Health

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Family and Community Medicine

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Family and Community Medicine role at SSM Health

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health University Tower

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Full-Time MA, M - F Day Shifts

SLUCare Family and Community Medicine Clinic - University Tower (Richmond Heights, Mo.)

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 of accredited school of medical assisting
  
  

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:

4906180235 SLUCARE FCM UCT 1120

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.
  
  

Explore All Benefits

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SSM Health by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Assistant jobs in Richmond Heights, MO.

Medical Assistant - (Registered/Certified/CCMA) - Chesterfield, MO

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - SLUCare OBGYN

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Des Peres IM/Specialty

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Des Peres Internal Med

Medical Assistant (REG)- Siteman Cancer Center

Phlebotomist for PRN Biometric Health Screenings

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Kirkwood Pediatrics

Medical Assistant - Neurology Associates

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - Maryland Heights FM

Medical Assistant - South County/Tesson Ferry - Comprehensive Primary Care

Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - St. Clare Urology

Medical Assistant Lead - St. Mary's Cardiology

Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology/Siteman Cancer Center

Medical Front Desk Coordinator- Full Time

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant - Creve Coeur, MO

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.