Lead Medical Assistant — Heart & Vascular Center

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to lead the work of Medical Assistants I and II and act as a primary clinical resource in a large multi-physician practice.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, handling charts and coordinating patient flow to ensure smooth daily operations. The candidate will perform patient care duties including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and injections, along with supporting documentation and care coordination under

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes 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 assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
• May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).
• May schedule and assign work to other Medical Assistants to ensure appropriate staffing; assists in orientating and training new Medical Assistants.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to lead the work of Medical Assistants I and II and act as a primary clinical resource in a large multi-physician practice.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, handling charts and coordinating patient flow to ensure smooth daily operations. The candidate will perform patient care duties including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and injections, along with supporting documentation and care coordination under