Medical Assistant II — Frontline Patient Care & Room Prep

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in the department.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and coordinating patient flow to ensure smooth daily clinic operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, Basic Life Support credentials, and relevant certifications; prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials are referenced in the postings and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients in clinic and completes clinical tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and medication verification.
• Prepares exam rooms, charts, schedules tests, and facilitates smooth patient flow.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
• May administer medications under physician or NP orders, including vaccines and injections.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

EMR

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in the department.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and coordinating patient flow to ensure smooth daily clinic operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, Basic Life Support credentials, and relevant certifications; prior experience is not required.