Patient Care Associate I (Float) - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical support, patient intake, and routine clinical tasks in a hospital setting. The role includes preparing exam rooms, collecting specimens, and assisting with patient education and scheduling.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/ACLS certifications with BLS due within one month of hire. Office-based duties and patient interaction are core components of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule meetings and filings; provide clerical support.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize equipment; maintain clean environment.
• Interview patients to obtain information and schedule activities; manage medical records.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets or instructions to patients.
• Collect specimens and prepare them for testing; may measure vitals.
• Perform routine lab tests as needed; assist physician in exam rooms.

Skills

Not Applicable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant vocational diploma

Job description

Position Details

Location: ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours: 40

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support, including answering phones, setting schedules and meetings, typing documents, filing and back-up support for others.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean; cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, rooms, etc., and appropriately disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Interviews patients via phone or in person to obtain medical information or schedule various activities; creates, updates and coordinates various medical records and files.
• Interacts with patients providing various routine information such as explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets or various pre-established instructions to patients.
• Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens and prepares them for testing; may measure patient vital signs, weight and height.
• May perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• May show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment.

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic. Equipment Simple hand tools.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical assistant school training or some college.
• Preferred Qualifications Education: Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career - Medical Assistant.
• Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Preferred Qualifications Skills: File Maintenance, Healthcare Environments, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Office Procedures, Oral Communications, Patient Communications, Stenography.

Salary

Grade C04-H Salary Range $16.75 - $22.70 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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