Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity At Saint Francis Healthcare System

Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physician/nurse practitioner and nurses with day to day operations. Responsible for supplies in work area and maintaining a safe working environment.

Job Details And Requirements

Type: PRN or As Needed

Hours vary: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 1 day per week

MA Education: High School Diploma or equivalent-required

Certification & Licensures: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)-preferred BLS Certification

Experience:

• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly as well as understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills-required.
• Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.

LPN Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical or vocational nursing program.

Certification & Licensures: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri. BLS certification.

Experience:

• Skill in taking vital signs history attention to detail patient education and instruction and multi-tasking.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standard and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment electronic systems for ordering medical records and other common computer programs.

Additional Information

Why Work At Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12-bed hospital has grown into the regions leading healthcare systemrecognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306-bed Medical Center nearly 3000 team members and over 300 providers Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphisits a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

Youll find more than 50 specialties the regions only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center and southeast Missouris first Level III NICU. The systems employed physician group Saint Francis Medical Partners supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70 of the areas primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis youre not just doing a job - youre part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion dignity and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission: To provide a ministry of healing wellness quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision: To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality safety access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

Integrity: Doing whats right even when no one is watching

Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future

Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged

Joy: Serving others with a grateful happy heart

Compassion: Seeing others through Christs eyes

Excellence: Always striving to be the best

Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If Youre Looking to Make a True Impact

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose your team feels like family and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. Thats why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical prescription dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation sick holidays and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

Education Assistance benefits up to $5000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.