Primary Care Medical Assistant- MA - Float
Mercy Health, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Overview
Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care Certified MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details
Primary Care Medical Assistant
40 hours per week, Days
Location:
Mercy St, Louis Hospital
Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
401k with employer match
Paid PTO for volunteering
Competitive salary
Future career growth!
Responsibilities
Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint
Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
Rechecking elevated blood pressures
Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed
Assists with in-office testing including drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing
Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice
Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy
Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan
Qualifications
Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Certification:
Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred Experience:
6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Certification:
Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
LPN Qualifications
Education:
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Licensure:
Active LPN licensure
Preferred Experience:
6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care Certified MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details
Primary Care Medical Assistant
40 hours per week, Days
Location:
Mercy St, Louis Hospital
Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
401k with employer match
Paid PTO for volunteering
Competitive salary
Future career growth!
Responsibilities
Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint
Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
Rechecking elevated blood pressures
Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed
Assists with in-office testing including drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing
Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice
Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy
Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan
Qualifications
Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Certification:
Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred Experience:
6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Certification:
Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
LPN Qualifications
Education:
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Licensure:
Active LPN licensure
Preferred Experience:
6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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