What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Siteman Cancer Center St. Peters position at BJC HealthCare?
Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with Barnes Jewish Hospital with Siteman Cancer Center in St. Peters, MO this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!
- Outpatient
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
- 40-Hours per week
- Day Shift
- Benefit Eligible
- NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
- Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record.
- 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.
- Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- <2 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
Preferred Requirements
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
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
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
- 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
