Medical Assistant Lead - Fenton Family Medicine

Medical Assistant Lead - Fenton Family Medicine

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.

We are searching for a full-time Medical Assistant Lead for our Fenton Family Medicine office located at 714 Gravois Road!

Opportunity:

• Full-time opening
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Outpatient clinical practice

Day-to-Day:

• Guide other Medical Assistants in their daily responsibilities, provide training, and communicate procedural and policy updates
• Act as a liaison between the department and the Office Manager
• Perform back office functions
• Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
• 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

Who we are seeking (preferred):

• 5+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• The Medical Assistant Lead 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
• The starting pay for this position is $20.59 - $25.22 (placement in the scale is based upon a variety of factors, including relevant experience).
• 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

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