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

Esse Health•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is seeking a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant for our Southside Family Practice office. We are willing to train CNAs, EMTs, or PCTs with previous healthcare experience. This is an outpatient clinical practice role with flexible scheduling options (3, 4, or 5 days a week) and standard working hours. The Medical Assistant will perform back-office functions, assist providers with patient care, measure vital signs, document patient information in the electronic health record, answer phones, and coordinate care with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be highly visible, project a positive office image, prioritize patient comfort and satisfaction, and communicate effectively.

Requirements

Previous healthcare experience (CNA, EMT, or PCT preferred, but open to other clinical experience)
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

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