Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity At SSM Health New BallasIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health New BallasWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with clinical teams will help create a safer, smoother care experience. If you enjoy interacting with patients and want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.Department: MA / CMA / RMA / EMT / LPN - Otolaryngology Allergy ClinicSchedule: Full time, Day shift, no nights, weekends, holidays or on callLocation: MO-SSM Health New Ballas – travel to other STL area clinics for staffingJob Summary:Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider) in a clinic setting.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists 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.EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceWisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certificationEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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, WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)OrCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)OrClinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)OrMedical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)OrMedical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)OrNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)OrNationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4841420235 SLUCARE OTO 555 BALLAS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SSM Health