MEDICAL ASSISTANT - NEUROSURGERY OF ST. LOUIS - FT DAYS
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative tasks for Neurosurgery of St. Louis. Clinical duties are performed under provider supervision and include obtaining and recording vital signs, collecting medical histories, preparing treatment rooms, assisting providers with procedures, and updating medical records. Duties may also include collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing and diagnostic studies, drawing blood, and administering ordered medications or vaccinations. Administrative work includes scheduling appointments, data entry, maintaining appointment and tracking software, preparing patient charts, and gathering routine health maintenance data to support quality measure programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Medical terminology course or background.
- Experience in a medical setting.
- Ability to complete computer work and document activities in patient appointment and tracking software.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a medical assistant program; the employer indicates it will train if necessary.
- Medical assistant certification, or willingness to become certified.
- Prior experience as a medical assistant.
Responsibilities
- Obtain accurate vital signs and medical histories, and update health management protocols in the EHR.
- Prepare exam rooms for clinical procedures and assist medical providers with procedures.
- Collect blood or urine specimens to perform and document point-of-care laboratory testing.
- Perform diagnostic studies, such as EKGs, as directed by the ordering provider.
- Perform data entry and help capture information for quality reporting.
- Prepare and/or administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, including medications and immunizations, as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider.
- Administer screening questionnaires according to standard-of-care guidelines and communicate findings to a physician or mid-level provider.
- Update patient appointment and tracking software.
- Complete workload tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Stock medical supplies in clinical areas.
- Communicate effectively and provide customer service to patients, peers, and providers.
- Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments.
- Perform other assigned clinical and administrative responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
