Shriners Children's St. Louis has an opportunity for full-time Certified Medical Assistant in our Outpatient Clinic. The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families. In addition, the Medical Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts.
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The Medical Assistant assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, stocking supplies, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments and documentation in the electronic medical record.
- The Medical Assistant works with and under the direction of the RN.
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Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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Responsible for prepping clinic to be prepared for that day's clinic to include monitoring supplies and equipment and ordering supplies
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Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required:
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High School Diploma / GED
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Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized association (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP)
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:
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Associate degree - Medical Assistant
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RMA, CCMA, NCMA
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Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
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Two years' pediatric care experience
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EMR system experience
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Outpatient Clinic, Orthopaedic and cast background
