Medical Assistant II - Radiology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Medical Assistant serving the Interventional Radiology patient care clinic. Serves clinic in administrative and clinical roles.

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.

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.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, or stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

More About This Job - Required Qualifications:
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with six months of related work experience (examples of related fields include military medic, emergency medical technicians, Nurse’s Aide, physical therapy and nurse technicians, and certified athletic trainers). Medical Assistant credentials must be obtained from in-person proctored exams from the following certifying bodies: NHA, AAMA or AMT. In-person proctored credentials from other certifying bodies may be accepted upon approval from Human Resources. Substitutions include:
+ Graduate of an accredited nursing program (such as RN/LPN), or comparable allied health training program with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
+ Ability to show proof of a Medical Assistant certification/registration with successful completion of certification exam (online proctored exams are not sufficient to meet the credential requirement) within six months of hire date (or within a shorter time frame if noted by hiring manager).
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

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, Multitasking, OSHA Compliance, Patient Care, Patient Medications, Phlebotomy, Physiology, Vital Signs

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly