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Medical Assistant, RheumatologySSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital • Saint Louis, MO, US
Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital • Saint Louis, MO, US
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Medical Assistant

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

MO-SSM Health Medical Group 12255 DePaul Drive

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

  • Shift : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm | No weekends or holidays!
  • Location : 12255 DePaul Drive

Prior experience with rooming patients is highly preferred. This is a full time, benefits eligible role.

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 :

  • 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 :

  • 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 : 6972000125 DePaul Rheumatology

    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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