Certified Medical Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
It’s more than a career, it’s a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job HighlightsSchedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Location:
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As an employee in our Specialty Transplant Clinic, you’ve chosen a career where patients matter–a lot. Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day. Our Specialty & Transplant Clinic cares for many different specialties such as Liver and Kidney.
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, assists Employee Health staff members in performing optimal ambulatory health care to patients, stocks and maintains exam rooms and front office; assists with clinical and clerical duties.
Job Responsibilities and RequirementsPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)
Essential Functions:
The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.
Position Accountabilities
Performs comprehensive patient assessment. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6) 25%
Criteria
A. Accurately performs and documents patient assessments
B. Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations.
C. Assesses and documents education needs of patient.
D. Utilizes special assessments, based on patient history, when appropriate.
E. Performs TB screening, immunizations, physical exams, blood draws, and other Employee Health tasks as assigned.
F. Prepares and organizes module; inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition; stocks and maintains rooms and front office with adequate supplies.
G. Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data, reviews and maintains current patient information/demographic data.
H. Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for physician/nurse visits by obtaining initial information: prepares for/assists with exams, tests and special procedures proactively and as directed.
I. Prepares patients charts for office appointments; orders and files results of tests, procedures, and dictation in charts; ensures all charts are complete; requests previous records and information from appropriate sources; completes requests for transfer of confidential medical records information
J. Schedules appointments and tests; sets up referral contacts; reviews all requisitions (lab and x-rays) for completeness.
K. Screens, refers, routes and places calls; performs other duties as assigned.
Provides and documents interventions based on assessed patient needs. (1, 3, 4,
6) 15%
Criteria
A. Provides patient education.
B. Adheres to Employee Health Policies and Procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
C. Recognizes changes in patient’s condition, takes appropriate medical actions.
D. Adheres to testing/immunization administration and documentation per policy guidelines.
E. Performs blood drawing technique to obtain lab specimens
Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (4, 5,
6) 10%
Criteria
A. Practices Standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
B. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/ employees in accordance with Employee Health standards.
C. Reports risk management concerns.
D. Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:
E. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Provides service excellence to all customers by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (1, 2,
5) 15%
Criteria
A. Demonstrates Care and Courtesy
B. Communicates Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality
C.…
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