Medical Assistant

Location: St. Louis, MO 63110

Overview:
Hiring multiple Medical Assistants for an amazing opportunity to join a large academic health system in St. Louis, Missouri! This opening is within a brand new multi-specialty clinic, offering ample opportunities for growth and learning.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (no weekends or holidays!)

Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and benefits

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office
• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes clinical tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications
• Prepares for office hours by doing tasks, such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests
• May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines
• May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections)
• Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions
• Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel
• Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines, such as calling patients with test results; scheduling appointments; assisting with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
• Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures
• May complete requisitions/orders per organization guidelines
• Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, maintains skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and the organizations policies
• Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes