Medical Assistant-Primary Care: Festus

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant in Festus to assist patients and support clinical staff. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, performing vital sign assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and relevant healthcare certifications, with growth opportunities available. Comprehensive benefits include tuition reimbursement and paid time off for volunteering.

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

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Requires 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visits by entering complaints and reviewing history.
• Assists with in-office testing and administers vaccines.
• Collaborates with providers to monitor and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medication reconciliation

In-office testing

Collaboration with providers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma in Practical Nursing

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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