Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Warrenton Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: *You may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus! Certfified or Registered Medical Assistant Full time, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics in Warrenton, MO **Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.
Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
Job Summary: Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Performs select clinical duties.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Wisconsin - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited school of medical assisting Other States - High school Diploma or combination of equivalent education and experience EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Licenses / Certifications: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2068000010 Warrenton Primary Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer.
SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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