Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Arnold

Medical Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Medical Group - Urgent Care Arnold

Worker Type : Regular

Department : Pediatrics

Schedule : Monday - Friday approximately 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Location : 1296 Jeffco Blvd Arnold, MO 63010

Prior experience with Pediatric patients is preferred.

Benefit Information : Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Income based medical insurance premium discounts

HSA / FSA options

Short and Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program

Daily Pay for qualifying positions

403b / 401k retirement plans

Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts with participating schools

Commitment to Employee Wellness through our EAP

Job Summary : Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

Primary Responsibilities :

• 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.

Education : 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

Experience : No experience required

Physical Requirements :

Required Professional License and / or Certifications :

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And 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)

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 7080000125 Arnold Peds

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our 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 : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.