Medical Assistant (REG) -Radiation Oncology

Medical Assistant Position

City / State : Saint Louis, Missouri Categories : Clinical Services and Support Job Status : Full-Time Pay Range : $17.50 $25.00 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Additional Information About the Role + 40 hours per week + Dayshift Monday-Friday + 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm or 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm + Rotating late and early once every 2 weeks + No weekends or holidays! + Registered or Nationally Certified Medical Assistants also qualify for a $2500 sign on bonus!

Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Staff in the Radiation Oncology Department work with leading experts from the Siteman Cancer Center, the first and only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center in the St. Louis region. With a staff of approximately 250 medical and allied health professionals, the department of Radiation Oncology offers its hospital staff the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment focused solely on delivering exceptional and uncompromising patient care.

Role Purpose

This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record.
• Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
• Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
• Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

Education + High School Diploma or GED Experience +

Preferred Requirements

Experience + 2-5 years Supervisor Experience + No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date + Disability insurance