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Medical Assistant II - Ob/Gyn

Washington University in St. Louis · US

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains...

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Position functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, 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 car...