Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support one physician by managing 18-22 patients daily. The role involves comprehensive patient workups, including gathering previous medical history, taking manual vitals, performing blood draws, and conducting medication reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with blood draws using both straight needles and butterfly needles, particularly with elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full patient workups, including obtaining previous medical history and manual vitals.
• Perform blood draws using straight needle and butterfly techniques.
• Reconcile patient medications accurately.
• Manage and accommodate 18-22 patient appointments per day, each lasting 30 minutes.
• Provide compassionate care to a primarily elderly and underserved patient demographic.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in phlebotomy and blood draw techniques.
• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED).
• Graduation from an accredited program in Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or Paramedic.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or Paramedic.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with geriatric patients.
• Familiarity with EMR systems.

Work Environment

The position offers a schedule of either 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work involves managing a steady flow of 18-22 patients daily, with appointments scheduled at 30-minute intervals. The role requires adaptability to work with an elderly population in a supportive healthcare setting.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026.

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