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With deep roots in the St. Louis community, our team of experts at STL Fertility
provide the high touch and hands-on experience that fertility patients deserve,
supported by clinical outcomes that exceed U.S. benchmarks. We love our STL
Fertility team and know you will too. Come feel what we mean at STL Fertility

The Medical Assistant is an integral member of the STL Fertility health care team, with
responsibilities in patient care and administrative areas.

Essential Job Functions include:

1. Phlebotomy lab
   • Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy and collect other specimens for testing,
   using proper technique and Universal Precautions
   • Order tests based on physician order and insurance requirements, and prepare
   specimens for transport and testing
   • Ensure that required consent forms for testing are completed
2. Participation in patient visits with the physician
   • Review patient charts in preparation for their physician visits
   • Take heights, weights, and vital signs and document results appropriately
   • Take medical histories and review purpose of visit
   • Review instructions and consent forms with patients, based on prescribed
   treatment plan
3. Medications
   • Give injections
   • Review medication administration instructions with patients, including
   injection teaches
   • Place orders for prescribed medications
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4. Insurance
   • Complete medication prior-authorizations and communicates with insurance
   companies and pharmacies for timely delivery of medications
   • Complete required insurance/financial procedures and documents
   • Assist with coding for medical and lab procedures
5. Maintenance of clinical areas
   • Keep exam rooms, phlebotomy lab, and other clinical areas clean and stocked
   • Sterilize equipment
   • Ensure that timely preventive maintenance and repairs are performed on
   clinical equipment
   • Ensure that biohazard materials are disposed of properly
6. Data Entry/Computers
   • Utilize practice EMR to access necessary clinical information, process lab
   orders, and to document patient care activities, outcomes, and test results
   • Utilize practice EMR to access necessary demographic, insurance, scheduling,
   and other information, and to schedule appointments
   • Utilize online systems for ordering of tests as necessary
7. Surgery scheduling
   • Coordinate all aspects of surgery scheduling with the physician(s) and surgical
   facility
   • Patient education and preparation for surgery, including ensuring the
   completion of pre-op testing and receipt and review of results.
8. Assist physicians, nursing, and other office staff
   • Perform duties appropriately delegated by the physician and/or nursing staff,
   such as IUI’s, following up on test results, entering information into practice
   EMR, and calling patients with instructions, answers to questions, or to obtain
   outcome information
   • Assist with exams and procedures
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   • Assist with administrative/clerical duties as necessary and appropriate
9. Compliance
   • Maintain patient confidentiality by abiding by all aspects of HIPAA
   • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by abiding by all
   aspects of OSHA
   • Adhere to all Practice standards, policies and procedures
10. Accountability and professionalism
    • Develop and maintain professional and effective working relationships with all
    customers and Practice physicians and staff
    • Actively demonstrate behaviors associated with problem-solving, multitasking, and accountability
    • Assist with training of new MA staff
    Education and Experience:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program
    • Experience in a medical office setting preferred
    Competencies:
    • Technical skills (i.e. venipuncture/phlebotomy, injections)
    • Proficiency with computer systems including EMRs
    • Knowledge of and compliance with insurance requirements (i.e. prior-authorizations)
    • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • Ability to communicate accurately and concisely
    • Adherence to all standards, policies and procedures associated with safety, sanitation,
    confidentiality, and company operations
    Benefits:
    • Bonus Opportunities
    • Heath, Dental, Vision insurance
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    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    Schedule:
    • Monday to Friday at one location with occasional weekend hours depending on patient
    treatment schedules