Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Per Diem, Day Shift

ATC & CareBuilders - Parent Account; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

ATC Healthcare Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for day shift per diem coverage. The role involves bedside care, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, injections, EMR documentation and patient education within an ambulatory setting.

Qualifications include HS diploma, MA program completion, CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification (BLS preferred) and 1 year of MA experience. Robust HIPAA and infection-control adherence is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification preferred or required by policy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year MA experience in ambulatory/outpatient/clinic settings preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during procedures.
• Perform clinical duties such as specimen collection, EKGs, injections, and point-of-care testing.
• Administer medications and immunizations as allowed by policy.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain accurate EMR records.
• Prepare, clean and stock examination rooms and equipment.
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Follow HIPAA, infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and healthcare team.
• Support daily clinic operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Specimen collection

EKGs

EMR

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

ATC Healthcare Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for day shift per diem coverage. The role involves bedside care, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, injections, EMR documentation and patient education within an ambulatory setting.

Qualifications include HS diploma, MA program completion, CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification (BLS preferred) and 1 year of MA experience. Robust HIPAA and infection-control adherence is required.