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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.

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Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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.
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).

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

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).

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.

Medical Assistant II

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Medical Assistant II

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