Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St Louis • Chesterfield, MO

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, preparing charts, obtaining reports and records; assisting with patient flow and ensuring the overall smooth running of the clinical office. The Medical Assistant II will interact directly with patients in a clinic setting and complete clinical tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing phlebotomy, and verifying medications. They will prepare for office hours by obtaining charts, scheduling tests, and preparing exam rooms. This role assists with examinations, procedures, and lab tests, and may assist with the renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines. Additionally, they may administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioners, including vaccines and injections. The role involves directing patient flow, assisting with special procedures/treatments, and completing requisitions. Communication includes routing phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel. Care coordination tasks include calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting with return calls, scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions, and monitoring new and return patient contacts. The Medical Assistant II will complete necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner and answer basic questions from patients/families regarding treatments, diagnosis, and procedures. They will also monitor supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment are available and compliant with regulations, and will clean and stock exam rooms and sterilize instruments. Maintaining HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies, and participating in in-services, staff programs, continuing education, and cross-training programs are essential. Compliance with OSHA, state, and federal regulatory sources/standards, and participation in quality improvement activities are also required. This role is located in a normal office environment with exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring protective devices, and involves direct patient care in a patient care setting.

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.
• 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.
• 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)

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

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and 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, which combines 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, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED