Heart & Vascular Partners·Bridgeton, Missouri
The Medical Assistant prepares patients for visits, records medical histories, and assists providers during examinations and procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records in the EMR and ensuring a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment.
As an Medical Assistant, you will assist in preparing patients for their health care visit, assisting the provider with delivering care, and update the patient's health records.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information and updates charts by interviewing patients; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations, taking electrocardiograms, placing heart monitors, disposing of contaminated supplies, authorizing drug refills as directed, and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
Minor in office wound care and/or dressing changes in vascular clinics.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results in the appropriate EMR or record, and accesses and obtains records from various hospital EMRs.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA.
Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, if applicable.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Actively works towards positive interdepartmental care coordination to create the most effective patient experience possible.
Assist Nuclear Technicians in the Stress Lab to perform procedures
This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Work is performed in a typical medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in a clinical setting has the potential for exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and infectious pathogens. Must be able to use protective equipment as required.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Medical Assistant but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.
Market context
In Missouri, support-services roles tied to case management and community outreach often draw steady demand from healthcare and community-based employers, especially when local travel and EMR use are part of the job. These positions are competitive because employers want candidates with a relevant certification, 1-3 years of experience, and comfort working across sites within a 45-mile radius. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification, EMR background, and travel readiness before applying.
