MEDICAL ASSISTANT III

Our Client, an Education company, is looking for a Medical Assistant III for their St. Louis, MO location.

Responsibilities :

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy and verification of 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 IM and subcutaneous injections).
• 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 physician 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.
• If order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function, completes requisitions / orders per Client University guidelines.
• 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.
• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills / competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and Client University 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.

Requirements :

Why Should You Apply?

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.