Medical Assistant Certified/Registered

SSM Health

Posted about 15 hours ago

Full Time

St. Louis, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support by assisting with patient examinations, treatments, and recording vital signs. They also manage clerical tasks such as scheduling, maintaining medical records, and stocking clinical supplies.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or provider. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing rooms, performing basic clerical duties, and managing supplies. A high school diploma/GED is required, along with Basic Life Support certification and a relevant medical assistant certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient examination

Vital signs measurement

Clinical documentation

Phlebotomy

Patient scheduling

Medical records maintenance

Materials management

Basic life support

Transcription

Patient care

Infection control

Medical terminology

Electronic health records

Job Description

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

MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM

Worker Type:

Regular

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

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Occasional driving.

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:

4841210235 SLUCR OTO CSM GL

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. Click here to learn more.

SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are committed to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. For more information, visit ssmhealth.com Visit jobs.ssmhealth.com to fulfill your calling with SSM Health. Together – We Care.

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