Medical Assistant - Float Position - Progress West Hospital, O Fallon, Missouri

Additional Job Information

Sign-On Bonus Eligible $2,500 -

Job ID: 1210816
Employment Status: Full-Time
More Information:

Progress West HealthCare Center opened in February 2007 in one of the fastest-growing areas of St. Charles County. Progress West uses hospital design, clinical practices and technology to support the delivery of patient-centered care.

Overview

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. Performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.

Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.

Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing and injections.

Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider.

Assists provider by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer