Medical Assistant II - Obstetrics and Gynecology Oncology

Position Summary

Position functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office.

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.
• 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).
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.

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.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens – requires protective devices. Patient care setting.

Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at desk or table, standing or walking, bending, crouching or stooping, occasional lifting (≤ 25 lbs).

Equipment:
Office equipment, clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and/or experience.

• Medical Assistant credentials must be obtained from in‑person proctored exams from the following certifying bodies: NHA, AAMA, or AMT.
• Substitutions:
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN/LPN) or comparable allied health training program with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification: online BLS certifications without a skills assessment are not sufficient; onsite BLS certification required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with at least six months of related work experience (e.g., military medic, EMT, nurse’s aide, PT technician, certified athletic trainer).
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Health career 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.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:
Not required.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere.

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