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Medical Assistant - Tesson Ferry Pediatrics - F/T

Esse Health

Location
Onsite (St. Louis, MO)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the role

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis area, serving nearly 130,000 patients across 35+ locations. This role supports pediatric care by performing clinical back-office functions and front-desk administrative duties in an outpatient setting.

Skills

Phlebotomy Vital signs measurement Electronic health record documentation NextGen Patient check-in Patient check-out Appointment scheduling Insurance verification Medical coding CPR PC proficiency Windows proficiency Patient care coordination Customer service

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • HSA/FSA
  • 401k Match
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Perks

  • Sign On Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
  • Wellness Program

Full job details

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ 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.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!!

Join Our Team: 

Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office located at 13303 Tesson Ferry!

Opportunity: 

  • Full-time opening  
  • 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • Staff shares rotating covering of a Saturday morning shift approximately once a month 
  • No nights or holidays 
  • Outpatient clinical practice
  • Benefit eligible position 

Day-to-Day:

  • Perform back office functions
  • Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
  • Perform phlebotomy 
  • 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)
  • Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team
  • The MA will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk including:
    • Performing patient check-in/check-out
    • Scheduling patient appointments
    • Collecting co-payments
    • Verifying insurance
    • Registering patients/update patient demographics
    • Answering the telephone
    • Balancing monies at day end

Who we are seeking (preferred):

  • The Medical Assistant 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. 
  • Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • CPR Certification.
  • PC/Windows proficiency.
  • Medical coding familiarity. 
  • 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.

What We Offer:

  • Physician-led, supportive practice environment
  • Benefits the first of the month following your hire date
    • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
  • Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays
  • 401k match + profit sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE