Clinical Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Office Support

Washington University in St. Louis; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, chart preparation, and patient flow in a clinical office. Duties include preparing spaces, assisting with examinations, administering vaccines when ordered, and coordinating communications with patients and providers.

The role involves HIPAA-compliant documentation, handling lab tasks, and supporting care coordination within a standard clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with six months of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, chart preparation, and patient flow in a clinical office. Duties include preparing spaces, assisting with examinations, administering vaccines when ordered, and coordinating communications with patients and providers.

The role involves HIPAA-compliant documentation, handling lab tasks, and supporting care coordination within a standard clinic setting.