Medical Assistant III - Department of Medicine - Medicine Multispecialty Center - South County

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pMay lead the work of Medical Assistants in the clinical operation of a patient care setting; may lead the work of Medical Assistants I and II, and/or acts as the primary clinical resource in a large multi-physician clinical practice. Functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; directs patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office./ppstrongPrimary Duties Responsibilities:/strong/ppPatient Care Duties:/pulliInteracts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications./liliPrepares for office hours by doing tasks such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms./liliAssists with examinations, procedures and lab tests./liliMay assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines./liliMay administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections)./li/ulpCommunication and Documentation:/pulliMay schedule and assign work to other Medical Assistants to ensure appropriate staffing; assists in orientating and training new Medical Assistants./liliDirects patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments, and completes requisitions./liliRoutes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel./liliAssists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines, such as calling patients with test results; scheduling appointments; assisting physician with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments./liliCompletes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner./liliAnswers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures./liliMay complete requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines./li/ulpEquipment and Supplies:/pulliMonitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations./liliCleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments./li/ulpstrongOther Functions:/strong/pulliMaintains required HIPAA compliance; maintains skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and WashU policies./liliComplies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards./liliParticipates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/ppJob Location/Working Conditions:/pulliNormal office environment./liliExposure to blood-borne pathogens./liliRequires protective devices./liliPatient care setting./liliDirect patient care setting./li/ulpPhysical Effort:/pulliTypically sitting at desk or table./liliTypically standing or walking./liliTypically bending, crouching, or stooping./liliOccasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)./li/ulpEquipment:/pulliOffice equipment./liliClinical/diagnostic equipment./li/ulpThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time./ppstrongRequired Qualifications:/strong/ppstrongEducation:/strong/ppHigh school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience./ppstrongCertifications/Professional Licenses:/strong/ppBasic 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/ppstrongWork Experience:/strong/ppRelevant Experience (3 Years)/ppstrongSkills:/strong/ppNot Applicable/ppstrongDrivers License:/strong/ppA drivers license is not required for this position./p/div