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Mercy
Primary Care Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,867 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Advanced 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 Advanced 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
- Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies .
Hospital Outpatient Departments:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)Preferred Requirements:
Education:
Education Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.Experience:
One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting. Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
- Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.
- Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including: AWV questionnaire and documentation Thorough Medication Reconciliation Closing all open care gaps as indicated Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam) Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading
Completion of Patient Experience Conversation Work Environment:
- Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
- Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
- Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Qualifications:
UNAVAILABLEBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance