What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - South County/Tesson Ferry - Comprehensive Primary Care position at Esse Health?
Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 120 physicians, in over 45 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.
Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Comprehensive Primary Care office located at Tesson Ferry and 270! In this role, the MA will perform back office functions such as assisting in examination and treatment of patients, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and recording information in the patients chart or EMR. This individual 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR Certification, PC/Windows proficiency, medical coding 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.
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Benefit highlights & more!
• Multiple medical coverage benefits • Generous PTO policy 8 paid holidays • 401k match profit sharing • Tuition reimbursement • Wellness program EOE
