Medical Assistant II (Part-Time) - Dermatology

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

6d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position with scheduled hours of 20 per week. 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. The role involves direct patient care, communication, documentation, and managing equipment and supplies while adhering to compliance standards.

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.
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

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 clinic setting and completes routine tasks that may include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, completion of tests and verification of medications.
Directs the patient's flow assisting with various procedures/treatments and completes various documentation including requisitions.
Routes phone messages, patient questions to the appropriate personnel.
Assists with care coordination performing tasks such as calling patients with test results, scheduling, assisting with return calls and admissions; monitors new and returning patient contacts.
Completes various paperwork.
Answers basic questions regarding treatments, diagnosis and/or procedures.
Monitors supply inventory, ensures adequate supplies on hand, equipment or garments are available and that all meets required compliance standards.
Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes equipment.
Maintains required HIPAA compliance, 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.