Medical Assistant - Southside FP - P/T or F/T

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in over 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. $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!! Join Our Team: We are searching for a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant for our Southside Family Practice office located at 1031 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond Heights. Opportunity: Part-time or full-time opening - you choose! 3, 4 or 5 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fridays may end earlier at around 3:30 p.m. Benefit eligibility depends upon number of hours worked Outpatient clinical practice Day-to-Day: 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) Answer phones Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team 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 within your first 30 days (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