Medical Assistant-Primary Care: Festus

Mercy; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Primary Care Medical Assistant to enhance patient care in Crystal City, MO. The role involves patient preparation, vital signs monitoring, and ensuring a smooth flow of clinical processes. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, active certification, and a commitment to supporting patient health goals through teamwork and effective communication.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000)

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave for new parents

Paid PTO for volunteering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients by entering complaints, taking vital signs, and reconciling medications.
• Assists with in-office testing, draws blood, administers vaccines.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Festus

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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