Medical Assistant - Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Saint Francis Healthcare System • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities and assists providers and nursing staff in maintaining a high standard of care. The role also includes restocking supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment. This is a full-time position of 80 hours per two-week pay period, with benefits. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures, such as x-rays and non-waived testing.
• Ability to perform specimen collection from patients, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of patient care activities.
• Assist providers and nursing staff in maintaining a high standard of care.
• Restock supplies in the work area.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Take patient vital signs.
• Learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures, such as x-rays and non-waived testing.
• Perform specimen collection from patients, as applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage available on the first of the month after hire date.
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
• Earned Time Off (ETO), combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days, based on relevant years of work history.
• Retirement benefits with immediate Saint Francis Healthcare System matching.
• Education assistance of up to $5,000 per calendar year for colleagues with one year of service after graduation.
• Benefit support through Health Advocate.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Earned Wage Access.

What This Job Offers

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