Medical Assistant II - Otolaryngology

Medical Assistant, Level II

Offering a 4-day-10 hour schedule option, Washington University Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Pediatric ambulatory clinics are looking for a Medical Assistant, Level II. Excellent patient care starts from the moment a patient walks in the door. We are looking for friendly faces to welcome and care for our patients who present with many challenges. ENT is more than just tonsils and ear tubes! We work hard to give our patients the highest level of care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Our medical assistants collaborate with providers and other clinical staff to create a patient-centric experience. If you are looking for a patient-facing position that offers the opportunity to grow and learn with a promotional pathway, we would love to meet you. 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• 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.
• 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 and department guidelines.
• May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications :

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications : Basic Life Support certification.

Work Experience : No specific work experience is required.

Skills : Not Applicable.

Driver's License : A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications : No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience : Medical Assistant (2 Years).

Skills : Anatomy, Clinical Care, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electrocardiography (EKG), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology, OSHA Compliance, Patient Care, Patient Medications, Phlebotomy, Physiology, Vital Signs.

Grade : C06-H.

Salary Range : $17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly.

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