Medical Assistant II - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates

Washington University in St. Louis

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II position at WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates is responsible for preparing and maintaining exam rooms, managing patient charts, obtaining reports and records, and assisting with patient flow to ensure the smooth operation of the clinical office. This role involves direct patient interaction and clinical tasks, as well as administrative duties related to patient care coordination and office management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association OR Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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.
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

Medical Assistant (2 Years)
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 a clinic setting and completes clinical tasks, including obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, performing phlebotomy, and verifying medications.
Prepares for office hours by obtaining charts, scheduling tests, and preparing exam rooms.
Assists with examinations, procedures, and lab tests.
May assist with the renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
May administer medications, including vaccines and injections, under the order of physicians or nurse practitioners.
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 calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting with return calls, scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions, and monitoring new and return patient contacts.
Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
Answers basic questions from patients/families regarding treatments, diagnosis, and procedures.
May complete requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines.
Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment, or garments are available and 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.
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

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for you and your family (dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)