Patient Care Associate I - Ophthalmology

Medical Assistant Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional; administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient billing, and coding medical information for insurance purposes; clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and providing medical attention as directed by physician or nursing staff. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides clerical and administrative support, including answering phones, setting schedules and meetings, typing documents, filing and back‑up support for others. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean; cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, rooms, etc., and appropriately disposes of contaminated supplies. Interviews patients via phone or in person to obtain medical information or schedule various activities; creates, updates and coordinates various medical records and files. Interacts with patients providing various routine information such as explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets or various pre‑established instructions to patients. Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens and prepares them for testing; may measure patient vital signs, weight and height. May perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. May show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Working Conditions Normal office environment. Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic. Simple hand tools. The 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. Education High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications / Professional Licenses Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association; Basic Life Support – American Heart Association; Basic Life Support – American Red Cross. Work Experience No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills Not Applicable. Driver's License A driver's license is not required for this position. Additional Requirements Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Medical assistant school training or some college. Vocational Diploma – specific trade or career – Medical Assistant. No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. File Maintenance, Healthcare Environments, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Office Procedures, Oral Communications, Patient Communications, Stenography.

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$16.23 - $21.88 / Hourly Required Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a criminal background check and other applicable checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides a defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more. Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family‑care resources for ongoing childcare needs. Adult care coverage. WashU covers tuition for you and family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. Equal Opportunity Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University's policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr IntelyCare