Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care Specialist

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers under the supervision of a licensed nurse within a defined scope of care.

You will perform patient intake, tests such as EKGs and vision/hearing screens, administer medications and immunizations per orders, and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms. A CMA program graduate with at least 3 months of experience, HIPAA compliance, strong organization and communication skills, and basic computer abilities is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program.
• Minimum of three (3) months' experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient intake (blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, respirations, weights and measurements).
• Performs tests (pulse oximetry, vision tests, hearing screens and EKGs).
• Gives medications/immunizations as ordered per route (oral, IM, subcutaneous, subdermal).
• Notifies Clinic Nurse Coordinator and Provider of abnormal vital signs, blood glucose, or EKG results.
• Prepares, maintains exam rooms, cleans and stocks; sterilizes instruments.
• Assists urgent care patients by monitoring vital signs and assisting with transportation to another department or facility.
• Responsible for general office procedures (nebulizer treatments).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Organization

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Affinia Healthcare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers under the supervision of a licensed nurse within a defined scope of care.

You will perform patient intake, tests such as EKGs and vision/hearing screens, administer medications and immunizations per orders, and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms. A CMA program graduate with at least 3 months of experience, HIPAA compliance, strong organization and communication skills, and basic computer abilities is required.