Medical Assistant-Primary Care: Fenton

Davita Inc.; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Fenton seeks a Primary Care Medical Assistant for a full-time role. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, assisting in office tests, and collaborating with the care team. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

Annual contribution to eligible employees for Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave for new parents

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) preferred.
• 6 months of clinical healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visits by taking vital signs and reviewing medical history.
• Assists with in-office testing, including blood draws and administering vaccines.
• Schedules follow-up appointments as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Reconciliation

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Fenton

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

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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