Medical Assistant - Smizer Mill Family Medicine

SSM Health • Fenton, MO

20h

About The Position

This role's primary duties include to room patients for the provider, answer/triage in-basket messaging, perform call-backs to patients, run POC testing, cross-train/cover for registration, and other duties as assigned. The Medical Assistant provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Or Clinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Or Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH) Or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP) Or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Responsibilities

• Room patients for the provider
• Answer/triage in-basket messaging
• Perform call-backs to patients
• Run POC testing
• Cross-train/cover for registration
• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees