Medical Assistant - St. Peters & Florissant - Sign on Bonus Eligible!!

About the position 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. This is a full-time Medical Assistant position for the offices of Dr.'s Knapp & Miranda in Florissant and St. Peters. The role involves an outpatient clinical practice with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Responsibilities • 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 • Perform phlebotomy • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen) • Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team Requirements • 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. • Willingness to travel between two office locations: one in St. Peters and one in Florissant. Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life • Long/Short Term Disability • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account • Fraud Protection • Legal • Pet • Generous PTO policy • 9 paid holidays • 401k match • profit sharing • Tuition reimbursement • Wellness program • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship • Emphasis on work-life balance Apply tot his job Apply To this Job