Medical Assistant – Surgery Clinic

SSM Health

Medical Assistant assisting in Surgery Clinic examinations and treatments under supervision. Performing clinical duties, interviewing patients, and maintaining treatment rooms in compliance with protocols.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care assistance, including vital sign measurement, patient interviews, and treatment preparation. Capable of performing clerical duties and maintaining a clean clinical environment while adhering to safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Care AssistanceVital Sign MeasurementClerical DutiesMaterials ManagementMedical Assistant Training

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Hard Skills

Patient Examination AssistanceVital Sign RecordingClinical DutiesTreatment Room PreparationRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical EnvironmentHealthcare SupportSafety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician.
Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Performs select clinical duties.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from a medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification
No experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.