Medical Assistant (Reg) - Alton Surgery- BJC Healthcare

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Alton
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

* Fulltime Days
* Up to a $2500 Sign-On Bonus for Certified/Registered Medical Assistants

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.


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Role Purpose
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

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Responsibilities

* Cleans and prepares exam room for patients.
* Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
* Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
* Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.
* 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.
* Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

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Minimum Requirements

* High School Diploma or GED
* Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Preferred Qualifications

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