Medical Assistant - St. James Clinic | Full-Time, Day Shift

Phelps Health; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient care within a fast-paced clinic. The role requires organization, professionalism, excellent customer service, and careful documentation as delegated by the LPN/RN or physician.

You will take vital signs, assist with procedures, manage appointments and communicate with patients regarding tests, medications, and My Chart access, with training provided to orient new staff and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• High school diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety and infection prevention.
• Obtains vital signs, assists with EKGs, verifies medications/allergies, and documents in the chart as directed.
• Routes patient messages and coordinates with staff; acts as liaison between physician and patient.
• Assists with renewal and administration of medications as ordered; performs injections as needed.
• Performs point-of-care lab testing and collects blood/other specimens as ordered.
• Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostics, and admissions; handles paperwork and referrals.
• Maintains supply inventory, cleans/stocks exam areas, and educates patients about MyChart.
• Assists in orienting and training new medical assistants; demonstrates teamwork and reliability.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Medical Assistant functions within his/her skill set in providing patient care as delegated by the clinic LPN/RN, physician or mid-level provider (APP). Must be well organized, display’s a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a fast-paced work environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides direct interaction to patients in the clinic including escorting patients to rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, verification of medications, allergies, past medical/surgical/family history and chief complaint/visit reason according to provider preference, documenting accurate information in the patient chart in a timely manner.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
• Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer's questions and assisting physician with return calls.
• Assists with renewal and authorization of medications and administers medications (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered.
• Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered.
• Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions as ordered by the physician. Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorization, referrals and documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitors supply inventory, assuring adequate supplies, cleans and stocks exam areas.
• Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart.
• Assists in orientating and training new medical assistants.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, works as a team and assists all team members, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Education

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program required or equivalent amount of working experience as a Medical Assistant or Registered/Certified as a Medical Assistant. High school diploma.

Work Experience

• One-year Medical Assistant or other medical specialist experience preferred but not required. Medical Clinic experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved accrediting organization, such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT) preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!