Medical Assistant-Primary Care: Washington

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Internal LPN/Medical Assistant to prepare patients for visits, handle in-office tests, and collaborate with the care team. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and requires previous clinical experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid PTO for volunteering

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.
• Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for a visit with the provider including taking vital signs.
• Assist with in-office testing and administer vaccines as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Internal LPN/ Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Washington, MO

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

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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