Medical Assistant (Part-time) - Willing to Train!

St. Charles Surgery Center • Saint Charles, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as support personnel, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with established regulations for the practice of Medical Assistant/Tech, Federal, State, and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to prioritize, plan and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.
• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Possesses above average organization skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner.
• Maintains a professional attitude.
• Able to effectively work within a team.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.
• Possesses above average oral and written communication skills.
• Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Follows Physician / Nursing orders and directions from management.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.
• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
• Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
• Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in using printer, copier, telephone and fax machine

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
• Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Stock inventory, clean stretchers and change bed linens.
• Bring patients snacks after surgery.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, Physicians and other staff.
• Assist in training new staff when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED