Job Title: Medical Assistant
Company: St. Charles Surgery Center
Location: St. Charles, MO

Hours:

• Part-Time
• Our office is open from Monday-Friday 6am-4pm
  • You will typically work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:45am-3pm (24 hours per week), but this schedule may vary as needed
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed
    
    

SUMMARY

Serves as support personnel, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with established regulations for the practice of Medical Assistant/Tech, Federal, State, and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
• Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Stock inventory, clean stretchers and change bed linens.
• Bring patients snacks after surgery.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, Physicians and other staff.
• Assist in training new staff when needed.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Ability to prioritize, plan and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.  Possesses above average organization skills.
• Interpersonal / Teamwork – Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Maintains a professional attitude.  Able to effectively work within a team.  Balances team and individual responsibilities.  Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.  Possesses above average oral and written communication skills.  
• Job Knowledge / Responsibilities – Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner. Ability to work independently and within a group.  Follows Physician / Nursing orders and directions from management.  Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. 
• Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS 

• None required
  
  

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in using printer, copier, telephone and fax machine
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to:

• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
• Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
• Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.