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　　MO-SSM Health Medical Group Lake Saint Louis

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Highlights:

　　SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! **

　　**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.

　　M-F No Weekends | No Holidays Work/Life Balance!

　　At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a Medical Assistant , you’ve chosen a career where patients matter—a lot. Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day

　　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 requiredPHYSICAL 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:

　　7406000125 LSL Surgery

　　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. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)