Medical Assistant - $18-25 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements• Specialty: Medical Assistant• Discipline: Allied Health Professional• Duration: Ongoing• Employment Type: StaffAdditional Information About the RoleCome join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Cardiothoracic Vascular located in Creve Coeur, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!• * Outpatient• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible• 40-Hours per week• Day Shift• Benefit Eligible• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYSOverviewMissouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.The CTV Surgery team provides daily patient management for CT Surgery inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with CT Surgeons to ensure timely and appropriate discharge planning and patient teaching.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.Responsibilities• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.Minimum RequirementsEducation• High School Diploma or GEDExperience• No ExperienceSupervisor Experience• No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications• Cert/Reg in Area of ExpertisePreferred RequirementsExperience• <2 yearsLicenses & Certifications• Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC• 401(k) plan with BJC match• Tuition Assistance available on first day• BJC Institute for Learning and Development• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time• Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits• Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #80779. Posted job title: Medical Assistant - Cardiothoracic VascularAbout BJC HealthCareBJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.Why Vivian Health?Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.Benefits• Sign-On bonus