Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

CareSTL Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

11 paid holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare center in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a Registered Medical Assistant to support patient care, administer injections, and assist with medical exams. The ideal candidate has a valid registration as a Medical Assistant in Missouri and CPR certification, with 1-2 years of experience. The role provides a full benefits package, public service loan forgiveness, and works Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Community Health Center or Physician's Office setting.
• Valid registration as a Registered Medical Assistant in Missouri; current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Receive patients and conduct patient intake according to policy.
• Assist provider with exams and procedures as needed.
• Administer injections and process specimens for lab.
• Assist with medical emergencies and perform wound care.
• Maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure OSHA compliance

Skills

Patient care

Medical history updating

Vital signs taking

Wound care

Administering injections

Emergency response (CPR, First Aid)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistant

Valid registration as a Registered Medical Assistant in Missouri

Current CPR Certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Registered Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Sites

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

CareSTL Health is seeking Registered Medical Assistants (RMA) to join our team! The Registered Medical Assistant supports the clinical treatment care of patients. Other functions include sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patient’s needs and educating them on procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctor’s schedule, and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Registered Medical Assistant may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons.

• Receive patients: update medical history and conduct patient intake and discharge according to policy and procedure to ensure the best health outcome for our patients and their families
• Prepare patient for examination and assist provider with exam and procedure as needed
• Make follow‑up appointment along with giving patient co‑pay information for next visit, collect all forms accompanying patient, and verify patient demographics
• Prep chart accurately take age‑appropriate vital signs; assist provider with charting as necessary and collect all forms accompanying patient and verify patient demographics
• Conduct patient intake and discharge according to policy and procedure to ensure the best health outcome for our patients and their families

Additional Job Duties

• Administers injections as ordered by the provider and obtain and process specimens for transport to the lab as well as conduct patient tracking, and recall regarding abnormal tests
• Assist provider with complex dressing changes and perform simple wound care and dressing changes
• Administer peak flow meter test for respiratory assessment, administer nebulizer treatments as ordered as well as clean and decontaminate all re‑usable equipment for autoclave sterilization and set up the exam rooms
• Assist with medical emergencies as instructed (e.g. CPR, First aid) § Performs all other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate through behavior, CareSTL Health’s core values of customer service, community collaboration, comprehensive, compassion, and competence.
• Obtain and process specimens for transport to the lab
• Perform simple wound care and dressing changes
• Assist provider with complex dressing changes
• Administers injections as ordered by the provider
• Administer nebulizer treatments as ordered
• Clean and decontaminate and set up the exam rooms
• Administer peak flow meter test for respiratory assessment
• Cleanse and decontaminate re‑usable equipment for autoclave sterilization
• Assist with medical emergencies as instructed (e.g. CPR, First aid)
• Perform all other related assigned duties

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistant
• Valid registration as a Registered Medical Assistant in the State of Missouri § Current CPR Certification

Experience

• 1-2 yrs of experience working in a Community Health Center/or Physician’s Office setting

Additional Information

• Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Full benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.