Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant III to join our healthcare team in a hybrid role focused on Geriatric Primary Care and the Geriatric Assessment Clinic. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the assessment and management of geriatric syndromes, including frailty, cognitive decline, polypharmacy, and falls. You will provide essential support for elderly patients and their families through both in-clinic and remote care settings. This includes managing a high volume of patient calls, assisting nursing staff and providers in responding to MyChart messages, and addressing clinical inquiries. You will coordinate care, offer patient education on chronic disease management and prevention, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes while supporting the well-being of our geriatric population.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient Care Duties
- Float between divisions and clinical sites and assist patients in all areas within the department.
- Interacts directly with patients in the clinic setting and completes tasks which may include obtaining vital signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy, in office procedures, and verification of medications.
- Prepare 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 practitioners (this includes vaccines and IM and subcutaneous injections).
Communication and Documentation
- Assist with monitoring and tracking pharmaceutical samples.
- Professionally represent the department both internally and externally through excellent customer service and clinical knowledge.
- Professionally represent the department both internally and externally through excellent customer service and clinical knowledge.
- Direct patient flow, assist with special procedures/treatments, and complete requisitions
- Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate divisional personnel as needed.
- Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines such as calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting physicians 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 questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis, and procedures.
- If order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function, complete requisitions/orders per Washington University guidelines.
Equipment and Supplies
- Assist with ordering supplies for the clinic.
- 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
- Submit tickets to property management when appropriate to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Maintains required HIPAA compliance, 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.
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.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.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
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with three years 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
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Anatomy, Communication, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Geriatrics, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Telephone Communications
Grade
C07-H
Salary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
