Medical Assistant IV Float – Clinic Ops & Patient Care

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Assistant IV Float for the Department of Medicine, Center for Advanced Medicine. You will float across divisions, perform vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, and assist with exams and procedures under physician orders.

Requires 5 years of MA experience, in-person proctored CMA/NHA/AMT credentials, and BLS certification. On-site role with diverse clinical duties and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with five years of related work experience.
• Medical Assistant credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams (NHA, AAMA or AMT).
• Substitutions include nursing program graduate (RN/LPN) with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required (online certs without skills assessment not sufficient).

Responsibilities

• Float between divisions and clinical sites and assist patients in all areas.
• Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, in-office procedures, and medication verification.
• Prepare for office hours by obtaining charts, scheduling tests, and preparing exam rooms.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and lab tests; may administer vaccines and injections.
• Coordinate care by calling patients, scheduling surgeries, tests, and follow-up appointments.

Skills

Anatomy

Communication

EMR

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Telephone Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program graduate (RN/LPN)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Assistant IV Float for the Department of Medicine, Center for Advanced Medicine. You will float across divisions, perform vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, and assist with exams and procedures under physician orders.

Requires 5 years of MA experience, in-person proctored CMA/NHA/AMT credentials, and BLS certification. On-site role with diverse clinical duties and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.