Medical Assistant III - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an innovative, newly launched Fluoroscopy Suite at WashU in Sunset Hills, where you'll work alongside world-class Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care. This unique Medical Assistant III opportunity combines pre- and post-procedure patient care, hands-on procedural support, patient education, care coordination, and operational leadership in a state-of-the-art environment. You'll play a pivotal role throughout the patient's procedural journey—from preparation and education, through fluoroscopy-guided procedures, to recovery and follow-up. You'll collaborate closely with PM&R physicians, registered nurses, radiologic technologists, and other clinical partners to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to help build and shape a new procedural service while providing high-touch, specialized patient care.

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
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with three years 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 (3 Years)
• Supervisory (1 Year)
• Anatomy
• Communication
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Interactive Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Medical Terminology
• Physiology
• Telephone Communications

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake (vitals, med reconciliation, history), prepare sterile fields and procedure rooms, and assist physicians with patient positioning and hands-on procedural support during fluoroscopy-guided procedures.
• Monitor post-procedure recovery (vitals, pain scores, mobility), provide provider-directed discharge instructions, and perform follow-up calls to track recovery and screen for complications.
• Float between pre/post-procedure bays and procedure rooms based on volume; assist with local wide-awake hand procedures as assigned.
• Perform pre-procedure chart reviews (orders, imaging, consents), obtain prior authorizations, and document vitals, care activities, and recovery notes accurately in the EMR.
• Conduct pre-procedure confirmation/instruction calls, manage patient messages, and coordinate daily scheduling and patient flow with PM&R, Radiology, and Nursing teams.
• Promptly report clinical concerns, missing documentation, or potential complications to licensed clinical personnel.
• Prepare, clean, restock, and turn over fluoroscopy procedure rooms and recovery bays to support efficient patient throughput.
• Monitor clinical inventory, track supply usage, and report shortages to ensure continuous readiness.
• Adhere strictly to radiation safety, infection control, blood-borne pathogen standards, and required PPE usage.
• Serve as a clinical resource to resolve workflow barriers, improve room utilization, and participate in quality initiatives for patient safety and experience.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, OSHA standards, departmental certifications, and WashU/BJH policies while fostering a collaborative environment.

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.
• Covers the cost of tuition 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