Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics- South County

Esse Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their vibrant team in St. Louis. This role involves assisting with patient examinations, recording vital signs, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess formal training as a Medical Assistant and have excellent communication skills to foster positive interactions with patients and staff. With a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare practice that prioritizes the well-being of its patients. Join a team where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Formal training as a Medical Assistant with CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients, including vital signs.
• Maintain a positive office image and project enthusiasm in patient interactions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Coding

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

Graduation Certificate from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

PC/Windows

Job description

Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics- South County

Job Category: Office Clinical

Requisition Number: MEDIC006805

Posted: March 17, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Tesson Ferry Pediatrics
St. Louis, MO 63128, USA

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 120+ physicians, in 45 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.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!

Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office in south county! In this role, the MA will perform back office functions such as assisting in examination and treatment of patients, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and recording information in the patients chart or EMR. This individual 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.

This position does share rotating coverage of a Saturday morning shift, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., approximately once a month.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR Certification, PC/Windows proficiency, medical coding proficiency, 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.

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