Medical Assistant

CenterWell•University City, MO

7d•$43,000 - $56,200

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care and performs both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role includes varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments, including computations, and typically involves semi-routine work. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by preparing charts and examination rooms, rooming patients, recording vital signs, administering injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, and drawing blood. The role also involves documenting patient information in electronic medical records, maintaining medical equipment, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other care team members. The Medical Assistant provides direct care within the scope of active certification and applicable regulations, balances patient needs with clinical and administrative responsibilities, and follows established procedures, quality standards, and clinic workflows. This is a patient-facing role and part of the company's tuberculosis screening program. Selected candidates are required to undergo TB screening. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The posted annual base pay range is $43,000–$56,200, and the role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Requirements

Successful completion of a medical assistant school or training program, or 5 or more years of experience and approval from a provider.
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina must have medical assistant certification or registration.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant certification or registration (required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina).
Phlebotomy experience.
Medication or vaccine administration experience.
At least 1 year of medical assistant experience.
Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient charts and room patients.
Obtain and document vital signs.
Administer injections.
Perform diagnostic tests, including EKGs and diabetic eye exams.
Collect specimens and draw blood.
Document patient information and update electronic medical records (EMR).
Prepare, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and examination rooms.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support patient care.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of active certification and applicable regulations.
Prioritize patient needs while balancing clinical, administrative, and communication responsibilities.
Interpret departmental procedures and complete daily assignments.
Work within established guidelines, quality standards, and clinic workflows while maintaining patient care and service standards.
Complete required tuberculosis screening if selected for the role.