Medical Assistant – Multi-Site

The Christ Hospital Health Network; White Oak (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient examinations and treatments under physician direction. You will manage patient flow, document review of systems, vital signs, and update medical histories in the EMR.

You’ll prepare charts, assist with referrals, and coordinate labs and tests as needed. Responsibilities include refilling medications, pre-authorizing prescriptions, and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA program preferred or experience required.
• Associate degree and/or certified/registered MA preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with EMR and scheduling systems experience.
• Experience in patient charts, documentation, and care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow and documents review of systems and vital signs.
• Records patient information in EMR and prepares charts for visits.
• Refills and pre-authorizes medications; communicates with patients and pharmacies.
• Obtains medical information to facilitate decision making per office protocol.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and related equipment; supports phlebotomy.
• Ensures safe, confidential patient care and adheres to legal requirements.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Phlebotomy

EKG administration

Stitch removal

Splinting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

EMR and scheduling systems

Job description

Job Description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

Job Description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

Responsibilities

Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height (see Appendix A for specifics); updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR). May assist in training of new employees.

Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the physician care for the patient are in the patient's chart. Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information. May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.

Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed to complete the task. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms. Orders medical supplies as needed. Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.

Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision making per specific office protocol procedures. Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed. Works in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.

Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such as phlebotomy and cast removal as assigned.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; Practice in different care settings (eg. Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required. Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone required. Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed. Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc. are highly preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified/Registered MA preferred. Must successfully complete skills orientation. BLS certification required.