PRN Medical Assistant Multiple Sites - STL

Marathon Health • Fairview Heights, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to work closely with a primary care physician as a key member of the care team. The role supports excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience, covering both medical receptionist duties and clinical responsibilities. The position is PRN and serves multiple sites in the St. Louis area.

The Medical Assistant supports the patient experience from arrival through follow-up. Clinical work includes collecting health information and vital signs, drawing blood, administering ordered medications and immunizations, assisting with procedures, coordinating with contracted laboratories, and maintaining clinical supplies and equipment. Administrative work includes scheduling, medical-record tasks, referrals, coordinating specialist visits and other care outside the clinic, and completing check-in and check-out. The role also records information in patient records, communicates test results as directed by the provider, and participates in outreach to eligible patients.

Marathon Health describes itself as an advanced primary care provider partnering with employers and union plan sponsors. Its care model includes nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, as well as virtual primary care. The company states that it is Great Place to Work® certified and is guided by the principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; experience requirements may vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
• CPR/BLS certification required by the start date.
• MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where it is required.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care Medical Assistant experience.
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Review prior medical information and gather updated health information from patients for the provider.
• Take vital signs, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, and assist with procedures.
• Work with contracted laboratories for additional tests.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by ordered routes at the provider’s direction and under written orders.
• Partner with the care team to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
• Perform front-desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical-record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, coordinating care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Record accurate, relevant data in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
• Process test results and provide results to patients through e-message, mail, or phone as directed in the provider’s written instructions.
• Participate in outreach to eligible patient groups to encourage engagement.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and treatment equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits beginning the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
• No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed