Primary Care-Certified Medical Assistant (Non-Exempt)

Job Description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

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.

Qualifications :

Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred : Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience Preferred :

One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic Coworkers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified / Registered Medical Assistant.

Coworkers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title

New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training

Must have completed all MA Competencies 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

Physical Requirements :

Position requires individuals to push, pull, and / or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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