Medical Assistant (MA) - St Vincent Primary Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant at the St. Vincent Medical Center Ambulatory Care Center. The role supports patient care under provider direction, including taking vital signs and documenting information.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, administering medications, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program required within 30 days of employment.
• Active MA certification or ABR-OE acceptable in some states (per policy).

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with indirect/direct patient care.
• Document patient information and vital signs.
• Administer medications as directed by physician.
• Collect specimens and prepare for testing.
• Explain procedures and instructions to patients.
• Maintain sterile environment and equipment.
• Perform routine lab tests and office duties.
• Support physicians and team in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Medical history

Vital signs

Medication administration

Lab specimen collection

Patient education

Sterilization

Office duties

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Education

High School/GED

Enrollment in MA program

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Medical Assistant - St. Vincent Medical Center Ambulatory Care Center

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
• Troubleshoots issues and escape problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School/GED (required)

• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required within 12 months of start date):
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)(not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• (NRCMA or NCMA certifications are not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.
• Medical terminology
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Training:

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

St Vincent Primary Care - MPE Billing Company, LLC

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