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. SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!! **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