Medical Assistant - Hepatology
Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke's, MO · posted Nov 6, 2026
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The posting
Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant – Hepatology
📍 Plaza Location
Join our Hepatology team and play an important role in supporting patients with complex liver conditions while working alongside a collaborative group of providers and healthcare professionals.
What You'll Do
✅ Patient Care
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain assessments, and medical histories
- Review medication lists, allergies, and health information for accuracy
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and provider visits
- Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures as needed
- Perform injections and other approved clinical tasks within scope of practice
✅ Hepatology-Specific Responsibilities
- Support care coordination for patients with: Cirrhosis Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) Liver cancer (HCC) Autoimmune liver diseases
- Coordinate imaging appointments including ultrasound, FibroScan®, CT, and MRI
- Facilitate referrals to transplant centers, gastroenterology, oncology, nutrition, and other specialties
- Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications and treatments
- Communicate provider instructions regarding laboratory work and follow-up care
✅ Administrative Responsibilities
- Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing
- Manage patient phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up communications
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR)
- Enter orders, referrals, and medication refill requests according to clinic protocols
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
🕒 Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🎉 No Weekends
🎉 No Holidays
🎉 No Call Requirements
If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients and supporting specialized care, we'd love to hear from you! 💙
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)Reproduced from Saint Luke's Health System’s own posting, with formatting simplified and links removed. Read it in full on their site before applying.