Medical Assistant - Hematology Oncology Clinic

Job Opportunity At SSM Health Des PeresIt's more than a career, it's a callingWorker Type: PRNJob 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 and ScheduleDepartment: MA - Hematology Oncology ClinicSchedule: As needed for staffing - no set schedule, M-F Day shift, no nights, weekends or holidays.Location: Vista (SLUH) and Des Peres ClinicsPreferred Qualifications: MA / CMA / EMT experienceJob SummaryAssists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician in a clinic setting.Job Responsibilities and RequirementsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical 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, and filing.Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.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 a 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 CertificationsBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4963320235 SLUCR HEMONC DPMA Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM 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.