CNA, EMT or PCT - Train as a Medical Assistant - Southside FP - P/T or F/T

Esse Health•St. Louis, MO

7d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is currently seeking a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant for our Southside Family Practice office located at 1031 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond Heights. We are willing to train CNA's, EMT's or PCT's who have previous healthcare experience. This is an outpatient clinical practice. The rate of pay for this position will typically be $17.50 - $18.00/hour.

Requirements

Previous clinical experience and/or training as a CNA, EMT or PCT (open to other clinical experience, as well)
CPR Certification
PC/Windows 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

Nice To Haves

The Medical Assistant 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.
Medical coding familiarity.

Responsibilities

Perform back office functions
Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
Measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
Answer phones
Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team