Medical Assistant/RMA/CMA - OB/GYN

SSM Health Care • O'Fallon, MO

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. The position is for a Medical Assistant at the SSM Health Medical Group in O'Fallon, MO, specifically in the OBGYN Clinic. This is a full-time role with day shifts from Monday to Friday. The job includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates and qualified PRN internal candidates. The Medical Assistant will assist with in-basket management and processing paperwork, focusing on FMLA forms and notification of pregnancies forms. The role involves providing assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• For Wisconsin ONLY: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate of accredited school of medical assisting or education equivalency for certification.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered 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, scheduling patients, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED