Medical Assistant II (Part-Time) - Dermatology

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

2d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Medical Assistant II position in Dermatology. The role involves preparing and maintaining exam rooms, managing patient charts, obtaining reports and records, assisting with patient flow, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the clinical office. The position requires direct patient interaction, clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and phlebotomy, assisting with examinations and procedures, and potentially administering medications. Communication and documentation are key, including directing patient flow, completing requisitions, routing messages, and assisting with care coordination. The role also involves monitoring supply inventory, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards. The position is in a normal office environment with exposure to blood-borne pathogens, requiring protective devices. It involves typical sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping, with occasional lifting of 25 lbs. or less. The position utilizes office and clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with six months of related work experience (examples of related fields include military medic, emergency medical technicians, Nurse’s Aide, physical therapy and nurse technicians, and certified athletic trainers).
Medical Assistant credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams from the following certifying bodies: NHA, AAMA or AMT.
In-person proctored credentials from other certifying bodies may be accepted upon approval from Human Resources.
Substitutions include: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (such as RN/LPN), or comparable allied health training program with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Ability to show proof of a Medical Assistant certification/registration with successful completion of certification exam (online proctored exams are not sufficient to meet the credential requirement) within six months of hire date (or within a shorter time frame if noted by hiring manager).
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, P.N - Diploma in Practical Nursing
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Medical Assistant (2 Years)

Responsibilities

Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes clinical tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications.
Prepares for office hours by doing tasks, such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms.
Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).
Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions.
Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines, such as calling patients with test results; scheduling appointments; assisting with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments.
Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures.
May complete requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines.
Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations.
Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments.
Maintains required HIPAA compliance, maintains skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and WashU policies.
Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned.