SSM Health
Operates hospitals, clinics, and health plans
Medical Assistant Certified / Registered - Float Pool
On-site float coverage across the St. Louis region.
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
- For Wisconsin locations, graduation from a medical assistant school or training program, or an education equivalent for certification, is also required.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- One of the following medical assistant credentials is required: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association; Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants; Clinical Medical Assistant Certification from the American Medical Certification Association; Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential from an accepted certifying organization, including the American Allied Health Association, National Center for Competency Testing, National Association for Health Professionals, American Association of Medical Personnel, American Medical Technologists, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or other listed certifying bodies.
- The role requires constant standing and walking, frequent oral communication, hearing, lifting or carrying objects weighing 0–25 pounds, reaching, gripping, and keyboard or data-entry use.
- The role requires occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, repetitive foot or limb movements, lifting or moving patients, lifting or carrying objects weighing 25–50 pounds, and driving.
- Assist with provider-ordered treatments under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse and perform selected clinical duties.
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, record patient information in charts, and prepare examination rooms.
- Perform clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.
- Order and stock supplies and help maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Document provider encounters with patients when assigned, including diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.
- Transcribe provider orders for laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
SSM Health is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit integrated health system serving the Midwest. It runs 23 hospitals, 490+ physician offices and outpatient centers, plus virtual and post‑acute care, as well as a health plan, a pharmacy benefit manager, and an accountable care organization. It coordinates care across the full continuum—from physician clinics to hospital care—while serving the uninsured and Medicaid populations and pursuing clinical research in oncology, pediatrics, and cardiovascular health. Its goal is to improve population health through coordinated, accessible care and expanded behavioral health access within a diversified, faith‑based nonprofit framework.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 operating income reached $148.5 million after 2024's $70 million loss.
- Q1 2026 operating income rose to $7.1 million on $3.3 billion revenue.
- July 2025 Verona outpatient center opens September 2026, expanding Wisconsin outpatient access.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 DOJ settlement hit SLU Hospital pharmacy for waived copays and whistleblower claims.
- SSM's Q1 2026 operating margin stayed only 0.2%, leaving no shock absorber.
- St. Louis University Hospital drives roughly 80% of nurse contract labor, concentrating staffing risk.
What makes SSM Health unique
- Catholic mission and Midwest footprint unify 23 hospitals across four states.
- SSM Health runs hospitals, insurance, PBM, and an ACO under one system.
- Saint Louis University partnership strengthens oncology, pediatrics, and cardiovascular research.
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Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
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