Lead Medical Assistant – Clinic Operations

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 57,096,000 - 85,761,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

10 holidays

Health insurance packages

Metro U-Pass

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant with leadership responsibilities to support the daily clinical operations in a multi-physician practice. The role includes direct patient care, room preparation, chart management, and coordination of tests and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising Medical Assistants, assisting physicians with examinations, and ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance while maintaining quality patient care in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with three years of related work experience.
• Credential requirement: MA credentials from NHA, AAMA or AMT via in-person proctored exams.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program (RN/LPN) or allied health training with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients in clinic, take vitals, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and med verification.
• Prepare exam rooms, charts, and coordinate tests; assist with examinations and procedures.
• Schedule and direct work to Medical Assistants; orient/train new staff.
• Direct patient flow, coordinate care, schedule appointments and procedures; manage communications.

Skills

Anatomy

Communication

Electronic Medical Records

Interactive Communication

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Telephone Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant with leadership responsibilities to support the daily clinical operations in a multi-physician practice. The role includes direct patient care, room preparation, chart management, and coordination of tests and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising Medical Assistants, assisting physicians with examinations, and ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance while maintaining quality patient care in a busy clinic.