Medical Assistant

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

27d•Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant (RMA / CMA) for outpatient Primary Care Medicine Clinic (ambulatory) located at Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO). Position Details: Day Shift: Mon-Fri (8am-4:30pm) No weekends or holidays Daily responsibilities: Back office position rooming patients, collecting vitals, updating allergies, fall & health risk, performing POC testing, and urine samples. New Medical Assistants and PCT welcome to apply Registered MA / Certified MA CMS CMA or RMA through (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA) Must provide proof of MA Certification or Registration upon hiring Why Join Us? $2500 Sign on bonus eligible! Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train) Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Department of Ambulatory Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of the multidisciplinary staff of BJH Ambulatory Services including responsibility for the GI Labs, Minor Procedure Center, Pain Management Center, Diabetes Center, Resident Clinics, Wound/Ostomy Center and other services as assigned. This department assures that all customers receive the highest level of attention and prompt, courteous service. Role Purpose This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
<2 years
Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
CMS CMA or RMA through (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA)
Must provide proof of MA Certification or Registration upon hiring

Nice To Haves

2-5 years
No Experience

Responsibilities

Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record.
Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
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