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Medical Assistant, Level I
WashU Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) adult ambulatory clinics are looking for a Medical Assistant, Level I to work primarily in our South and West offices. Excellent patient care starts from the moment a patient walks in the door. We are looking for friendly faces to welcome and care for our patients who present with many challenges. ENT is more than just tonsils and ear tubes! We work hard to give our patients the highest level of care in a multidisciplinary setting. Our medical assistants collaborate with providers and other clinical staff to create a patient-centric experience. If you are looking for a patient-facing position that offers the opportunity to grow and learn with a promotional pathway, we would love to meet you.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient Care Duties:
- Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes clinical tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications.
- Prepares for office hours by doing tasks, such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms.
- Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
- May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
- May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).
Communication and Documentation:
- Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions.
- Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
- Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines, such as calling patients with test results; scheduling appointments; assisting with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments.
- Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
- Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures.
- May complete requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines.
Equipment and Supplies:
- Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations.
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments.
Other Functions:
- Maintains 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.
- Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
- Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, or stooping.
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).
Equipment:
- Office equipment.
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Basic 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
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.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant certification/registration-eligible graduate or be scheduled to graduate from an accredited medical assistant program; substitutions include graduate of an accredited nursing program (such as RN/LPN).
- Proof of a Medical Assistant registration/certification or complete Medical Assistant registration/certification within six months of hire date (or within a shorter time frame if noted by hiring manager).
- Medical Assistant credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams from the following certifying bodies: NHA, AAMA or AMT. In-person proctored credentials from other certifying bodies may be accepted upon approval from Human Resources. Online proctored exams are not sufficient to meet the credential requirement.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Skills:
Anatomy, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Family Support, Interactive Communication, Medical Terminology, Organizational Communications, Patient Support, Physician Communications, Physiology, Telephone Communications
Grade
C04-H
Salary Range
$16.23 - $21.88 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment 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 criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal:
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines
