Medical Assistant Iii - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Patient care setting
Direct patient care
Sterilizes instruments
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • May schedule and assign work to other Medical Assistants to ensure appropriate staffing; assists in orientating and training new Medical Assistants.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance packages, free Metro transit U-Pass, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, 4 weeks caregiver leave, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient care setting
  • direct patient care
  • sterilizes instruments
  • HIPAA compliance
  • OSHA compliance

Nice-to-have

  • quality improvement activities
  • continuing education programs
  • cross-training programs

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Relevant Experience (3 Years)
  • Medical Assistant credentials from NHA, AAMA or AMT
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Work Rights

Not specified

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