Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics - F/T

Esse Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp.

9 paid holidays

401k match

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Esse Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office in St. Louis, MO. The role includes back-office support, vital signs, and assisting providers in examinations and treatments.

Responsibilities extend to front desk duties such as check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification, with a focus on patient comfort and teamwork within a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Formal MA training with a certificate.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office functions and assist providers.
• Measure vital signs and document in EHR.
• Cross-train to cover front desk tasks.

Skills

CPR Certification

Medical coding familiarity

Patient interaction

Effective communication

Education

Graduation certificate from accredited MA program

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics - F/T

Job Category: Office Clinical

Requisition Number: MEDIC007585

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Tesson Ferry Pediatrics
St. Louis, MO 63128, 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 full-time Medical Assistant for our Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office located at 13303 Tesson Ferry!

• Full-time opening
• 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 401k match + profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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