Psychiatric Medical Assistant II: Patient Care

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Adult Psychiatry department in Saint Louis, MO. The role collaborates with clinic prescribers, coordinates patient care, and supports patient-related tasks to advance diverse patient care goals.

The position includes direct patient interaction, vital signs, rooming, care coordination, and assistance with medication renewals and documentation within the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Certifications: BLS and CMA/CCMA/CPCT as per listed bodies; includes several licensure provisions.
• Work Experience: Medical Assistant experience may be required; no strict minimum specified.
• Skills: Not Applicable in basic description; preferred qualifications list includes hands-on clinical skills.

Responsabilités

• Interact with patients in clinic and virtual visits; take vitals and room patients.
• Assist with care coordination, scheduling, test results, medication updates, and follow-up appointments.
• Assist providers with renewals and authorizations of non-narcotic medications; manage MyChart messages and calls.
• Enter orders in EMR, prepare patient charts and rooms, and support patient flow and communication.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, OSHA standards, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Connaissances

Anatomy

Clinical Care

Communication

Cross-Functional Teamwork

EKG

EMR

Epic EHR

HIPAA

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

OSHA

Patient Care

Patient Medications

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant experience (2 years)

Description du poste

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Adult Psychiatry department in Saint Louis, MO. The role collaborates with clinic prescribers, coordinates patient care, and supports patient-related tasks to advance diverse patient care goals.

The position includes direct patient interaction, vital signs, rooming, care coordination, and assistance with medication renewals and documentation within the EMR system.