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Company: Mercy
Location: St. Louis, MO
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech

Description

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

 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!

Overview:

  • 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 any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG's, 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.

 

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

 

 

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