Senior Medical Assistant Floater — Clinicwide Support

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metro transit U-Pass

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant with experience in MA/PSR roles to support check-in/check-out, patient flow, and coordination within the clinic. You may float to other clinics as needed to ensure smooth operation.

The role involves assisting with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, lab tests, and patient education, while maintaining excellent customer service and clinical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certifications required from approved bodies
• MA credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams
• Substitutions include nursing program graduate with relevant experience
• Proof of Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire
• BLS online certifications without skills assessment not sufficient

Responsibilities

• Float between divisions and clinical sites and assist patients in all areas within the department.
• Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, in-office procedures, verify medications.
• Prepare for office hours by gathering charts, scheduling tests, and preparing exam rooms.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and lab tests.
• May administer medications under physician/NP orders (vaccines, IM, subcutaneous injections).
• Monitor and track pharmaceutical samples.
• Direct patient flow and assist with special procedures and follow-up appointments.
• Submit tickets to property management to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in training and QA activities.

Skills

Anatomy

Communication

EMR

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Physiology

Telephone communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Assistant with experience in MA/PSR roles to support check-in/check-out, patient flow, and coordination within the clinic. You may float to other clinics as needed to ensure smooth operation.

The role involves assisting with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, lab tests, and patient education, while maintaining excellent customer service and clinical knowledge.