Medical Assistant II (Part-Time) (West County) - Dermatology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records, assists with patient flow, and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office. This role involves direct interaction with patients in a clinic setting, performing clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing phlebotomy, and verifying medications. Responsibilities also include preparing for office hours, assisting with examinations, procedures, and lab tests. The Medical Assistant II may assist with the renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications and administer medications, including vaccines and injections, under the order of physicians or nurse practitioners. The position requires maintaining HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies, participating in in-services, staff programs, continuing education, cross-training, and quality improvement activities, while complying with OSHA, state, and federal regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certification (from American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient).
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with six months of related work experience (examples 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 NHA, AAMA or AMT (in-person proctored credentials from other certifying bodies may be accepted upon approval from Human Resources).
• Ability to show proof of a Medical Assistant certification/registration with successful completion of certification exam within six months of hire date (or within a shorter time frame if noted by hiring manager).
• Substitutions for MA certification/experience 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.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Two years of Medical Assistant work experience.
• Skills in Anatomy, Clinical Care, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electrocardiography (EKG), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology, OSHA Compliance, Patient Care, Patient Medications, Phlebotomy, Physiology, Vital Signs.

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.

Benefits

• Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees