Medical Assistant - Chest and Sleep- BJC Healthcare
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
* Overview
Missouri Baptist Medical Center , an acute care hospital in St.
Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical
services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast
health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and
pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult
emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate
emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children s
Hospital.
Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County
to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest
credential a health care organization can receive for nursing
excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been
accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide.
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in
the St. Louis metro area.
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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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