Medical Assistant III - Vascular Surgery - 25534
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Washington University in St. Louis is at present looking to employ Medical Assistant III - Vascular Surgery - 25534 right now, this vacancy will be placed in Missouri. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Type/Schedule
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.
Department Nam! e/Job Location
This position is in the Department of Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular division. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Patient Care Duties
- Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks which may include obtaining vital signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy, and verification of 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 a! nd department guidelines
- May administer medications u! nder the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and IM and subcutaneous injections)
- May schedule and assign work to other Medical Assistants to ensure appropriate staffing; assists in orientating and training new Medical Assistants
- 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 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
- Completes necessary paperwork and documentation
- Documents accur! ate information in the patient record in a timely manner
- Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis, and procedures
- 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
- Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education, and cross-training programs according to established standards and Washington University 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
Graduate of medical assistant program with a mi! nimum of 3 years of related work experience (examples of related fields! include military medic, emergency medical technicians, Nurse’s Aide, physical therapy and nurse technicians, and certified athletic trainers); substitutions include
- Equivalent of high school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (such as RN/LPN), or comparable allied health training program with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
One year or more of supervisory or team leader experience preferred.
Salary Range
The hiring range for this position is $13.95 to $17.09 per hour.
Pre-Employment Screening
Offers made for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screens, including a criminal background check, h! air sample drug screen, and verification of required professional licenses, registrations, or certifications.
Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 22 vacation days
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependent children
- Free Metro Link/ Bus pass
- Free Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Other Benefits
EOE Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:34:39 GMT