Lead Medical Assistant – OB/GYN Clinic

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit benefits (Metro U-Pass)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant to lead and support clinical operations in a busy multi-physician practice. The role includes direct patient care, room preparation, and chart management to ensure smooth daily workflows.

Responsibilities cover assisting with examinations, procedures, laboratory tasks, and medication administration under physician orders. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with three years of related work experience.
• MA credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams from NHA, AAMA or AMT.
• Basic Life Support certification required (online certs without skills assessment not sufficient).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or comparable allied health training with one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients in clinic; obtains vital signs, conducts EKGs, phlebotomy, and medication verification.
• Prepare exam rooms, charts, tests, and scheduling; assist examinations and procedures.
• Direct patient flow; schedule surgeries and diagnostic procedures; coordinate care per guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy

Communication

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Telephone Communications

Interactive Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant to lead and support clinical operations in a busy multi-physician practice. The role includes direct patient care, room preparation, and chart management to ensure smooth daily workflows.

Responsibilities cover assisting with examinations, procedures, laboratory tasks, and medication administration under physician orders. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.