Compassionate Patient Care Associate II | Clinic Support

Washington University in St. Louis; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

Tuition/education assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, patient flow, and the delivery of clinical care in a busy office setting.

You will obtain vital signs, assist with phlebotomy and tests, route messages, coordinate care, schedule appointments, and ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; vocational Medical Assistant diploma preferred; BLS/ACLS certifications, and 1 year patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Some healthcare training or coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes routine tasks including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, tests and medication verification.
• Directs patient flow, assists with procedures, completes requisitions and routes messages to the appropriate staff.
• Assists with care coordination by calling patients with test results, scheduling, and coordinating admissions; maintains patient contacts.
• Completes paperwork and answers questions regarding treatments, diagnoses or procedures.
• Monitors inventory and ensures supplies and equipment meet compliance standards; cleans and stocks exam rooms; maintains HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Anatomy

Effective Written Communication

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Healthcare Service

Interpersonal Communication

Medical Terminology

Oral Communications

Patient Interactions

Patient Support

Physician Communications

Physiology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational Diploma - Medical Assistant

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, patient flow, and the delivery of clinical care in a busy office setting.

You will obtain vital signs, assist with phlebotomy and tests, route messages, coordinate care, schedule appointments, and ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; vocational Medical Assistant diploma preferred; BLS/ACLS certifications, and 1 year patient care