"Medical Assistant"

Hiring Department

Health, Counseling, DAS

Job Description

The Clinical Technician Sr. in Health Services performs a supporting role with a variety of medical and administrative tasks, providing healthcare functions and support services to assist advance practice clinicians and collaborating physicians.

Responsibilities:

• Performing office procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, urine collections, point of care tests, etc. using proper technique and Universal Precautions
• Reviewing and updating patient charts in preparation for their provider visits. This includes taking heights, weights, and vital signs and documenting results appropriately, as well as taking brief medical histories and reviewing the purpose of the visit
• Maintenance of clinical areas: Keeping exam rooms, health lab, and other clinical areas clean and stocked; this includes ordering supplies and immunizations when stock is low; ensuring that biohazard materials are disposed of properly
• Data Entry/Computers: Utilizing practice EMR to access necessary clinical information, process lab orders, and to document patient care activities, outcomes, and test results. Utilizing practice EMR to access necessary demographic, insurance, scheduling, and other information, and to schedule appointments. Utilizing online systems for ordering of tests as necessary
• Provider/Office assistance: Assist with exams and procedures. Assist with administrative/clerical duties as necessary and appropriate.
• Student Outreach: create opportunities for outreach events to increase access and knowledge of health services. Attend and speak with student, faculty, staff at outreach events (i.e. orientation, first year experiences)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

8am-5pm, M-F

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of accredited medical assistant or LPN program. Experience working in a primary care setting. Current CPR certification. Experience using an EMR for patient documentation.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $20-$22 hourly
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: SENIOR CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.