Medical Assistant - Bridgeton - P/T - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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.

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Join Our Team: 

Esse Health is currently seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for our office of Dr.'s McLaughlin & Fisher, located at 12255 DePaul Drive in Bridgeton!

Opportunity: 

• Part-time opening  
• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• No nights, weekends or holidays 
• Outpatient clinical practice
• This position is NOT benefit eligible

Day-to-Day:

• Perform back office functions
• Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
• Perform phlebotomy 
• 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
• The MA will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk including:
  • Performing patient check-in/check-out
  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Collecting co-payments
  • Verifying insurance
  • Registering patients/update patient demographics
  • Answering the telephone
  • Balancing monies at day end

Who we are seeking (preferred):

• The Medical Assistant 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
• Benefits the first of the month following your hire date (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• • 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 (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE