Medical Assistant I – Neurology

Medical Assistant I – Neurology

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certified Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certified Medical Assistant – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered/Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Registered Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

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).
• 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 Washington 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, maintains skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and Washington 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient Care Support (1 Year)
• Anatomy
• Collaboration with Physicians
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Family Support
• Interactive Communication
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Communications
• Patient Support
• Physiology
• Telephone Communications