Senior Medical Assistant

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sr. Medical Assistant to support clinical care teams. This role involves assisting with outpatient visits, managing patient flow, and performing essential clinical skills. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance from day one. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a medical assistant role.
• Certification or registration in area of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Supports outpatient encounters and schedules appointments.
• Assists in outpatient procedural visits and maintains documentation.
• Involved in onboarding and training new medical assistants.

Skills

Patient Flow Knowledge

Clinical Skills (EKGs, Point of Care Testing)

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Dayshift Monday-Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• No weekends or holidays!
• $2500 sign-on bonus eligible!

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include supporting outpatient visits through tasks according to practice protocols and procedures. The Sr. Medical Assistant is also involved in quality assurance processes and onboarding new staff.

Responsibilities

• Supports outpatient encounters with knowledge of patient flow, including scheduling appointments, tests, lab work, insurance processes, and resource coordination such as durable medical equipment.
• Assists, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits, including setting up instruments, labeling specimens, and chaperoning patient exams.
• Performs clinical skills like point of care testing and EKGs, obtains patient information including vital signs and histories, and maintains accurate documentation in the medical record. Communicates important information to the healthcare team promptly.
• Participates in auditing patient care processes and collaborates with nursing leadership on workflow improvement projects.
• Involved in onboarding and training new medical assistants and supports leadership in coaching other assistants.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification or registration in area of expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC, we are committed to providing benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

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

For more information, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

This description provides a general overview of the work performed in this position. It is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.