Medical Assistant-Primary Care: Manchester

Davita Inc.; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Primary Care Medical Assistant in Ballwin, Missouri. The role involves preparing patients for visits, assisting with clinical tasks, and ensuring a high standard of care for the community. Competitive salary and benefits including tuition reimbursement, health coverage, and career growth opportunities are available.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

Annual contribution to 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.
• 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits, take vital signs, and review medical history.
• Assist with in-office testing and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with clinical care team to deliver care plan.

Skills

Patient Management

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Reconciliation

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Manchester

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

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