Talent.com
Medical Assistant-Primary Care : Des Peres

Medical Assistant-Primary Care : Des Peres

MercySaint Louis, MO, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days Des Peres

Earn your MA certification while working at 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!

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.

    Administers 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.

    EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Medical Care • Saint Louis, MO, US