Medical Assistant (REG) - Hospital Based

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Day Shift

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our outpatient care team. This role provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of nursing staff and helps manage outpatient visits according to practice protocols and procedures.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; less than 2 years of experience; and cert/reg in area of expertise. The role is safety-sensitive, offers a day shift, and includes benefits such as medical, dental and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• <2 years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise required.
• Preferred: 2-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record.
• Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
• Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
• Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Day Shift

Additional Information About The Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record.
• Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
• Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
• Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer