Medical Assistant- South

Job Title : Medical Assistant - South

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to support a physician by managing 18-22 patients daily. The role involves conducting comprehensive patient work-ups, including collecting previous medical history, manual vital signs, blood draws, and medication reconciliation. This position is crucial in providing care to an underserved population, primarily consisting of patients aged 55 and above.

Responsibilities

Conduct full patient work-ups, including obtaining previous medical history.

Perform manual vital sign assessments.

Draw blood using both straight needles and butterfly techniques.

Reconcile patient medications accurately.

Ensure high-quality care for elderly patients, given the demographic focus on individuals aged 55+.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in phlebotomy and blood draw techniques.

Hands-on experience with both straight needle and butterfly blood draws.

High school diploma or equivalent education (GED).

Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic program.

A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working with geriatric patients is advantageous.

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems is preferred.

Work Environment

The role operates within a structured schedule, either from 7 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm or 8 am to 5 pm. The Medical Assistant will room 18-22 patients daily, with appointments scheduled at 30-minute intervals. This position requires a commitment to serving an underserved population with a focus on providing compassionate care.

Job Type & Location

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

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Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

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