Pediatrics

Medical Assistant

Saint Louis, Missouri

Clinical Services and Support

Days

Full-Time

Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience

Job Description

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.

Heart And Vascular Administration

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.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer