Lead Medical Assistant

Title : Lead Medical Assistant

Company Description

Ortho Missouri provides high-quality care through specialized orthopedic services. There are six orthopedic surgeons across several subspecialties and an occupational medicine physician. We pride ourselves on timely, transparent communication and exceptional patient care. Our physicians offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments, ensuring every patient receives care that meets the highest standards.

Our patients always come first. We expect our staff to treat them with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where it’s always okay to ask questions. Collaboration and growth are encouraged.

Role Description

Dr. Van Krueger, a private practice orthopedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and Sports Medicine, is seeking a full-time Lead Medical Assistant to join his growing team. This is an on-site position based at Ortho Missouri in Creve Coeur, MO.

This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive individual who enjoys both clinical and administrative coordination. You will manage Dr. Krueger’s overall schedule — ensuring appropriate time is blocked for clinic, surgery, meetings, and marketing commitments — while keeping day-to-day operations running efficiently.

You’ll work alongside another medical assistant and serve as the team lead, delegating tasks, supporting clinic flow, and ensuring all duties are completed accurately and on time.

The two most important qualities we are looking for are :

• Excellent interpersonal skills – warm, professional, and focused on creating a great patient experience.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving mindset – someone who anticipates needs, takes initiative, and helps keep the practice running smoothly.

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