What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - South County Internal Medicine position at Esse Health?
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.
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Esse Health is currently looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for its South County Internal Medicine office located at 5034 Griffin Road!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients, interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients chart or EMR. The Medical Assistant will also float to cover other areas of the office such as front desk, check-in/out, registration, phones and the lab. The Medical Assistant is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive image at all times including: smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.
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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Benefit highlights & more!
• Multiple medical coverage benefits • Generous PTO policy 8 paid holidays • 401k match profit sharing • Tuition reimbursement • Wellness program EOE