BJC HealthCare
City/State:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Clinical Services and Support
Job Status:
Full-Time
Req ID
: 97222
Pay Range:
$18.50 - $27.00 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
40 hours per week
Dayshift Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
No weekends or holidays!
Sign on bonus eligible
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center¿at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine¿is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S.News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite. The outpatient Women's Chemo Infusion Center is dedicated to providing excellent care to women with a variety of gynecologic cancers. In a collaborative environment, our team of infusion nurses, medical assistants, nurse coordinators, physicians, and nurse practitioner strive to provide chemotherapy in a safe, compassionate and timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures. The Sr. Medical Assistant is also integral in the ongoing quality assurance of processes as well as onboarding of new staff.
Responsibilities
Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
Regularly participates in the auditing of patient care processes. Partners with nursing leadership on projects that enhance workflow and ultimately the patient experience.
Participates in the onboarding and training of new medical assistants and assists leadership in coaching other medical assistants.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our
Benefits Summary
.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Clinical Services and Support
Job Status:
Full-Time
Req ID
: 97222
Pay Range:
$18.50 - $27.00 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
40 hours per week
Dayshift Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
No weekends or holidays!
Sign on bonus eligible
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center¿at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine¿is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S.News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite. The outpatient Women's Chemo Infusion Center is dedicated to providing excellent care to women with a variety of gynecologic cancers. In a collaborative environment, our team of infusion nurses, medical assistants, nurse coordinators, physicians, and nurse practitioner strive to provide chemotherapy in a safe, compassionate and timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures. The Sr. Medical Assistant is also integral in the ongoing quality assurance of processes as well as onboarding of new staff.
Responsibilities
Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
Regularly participates in the auditing of patient care processes. Partners with nursing leadership on projects that enhance workflow and ultimately the patient experience.
Participates in the onboarding and training of new medical assistants and assists leadership in coaching other medical assistants.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our
Benefits Summary
.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer