Medical Assistant - Women's Health

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for full-time day shifts. The role involves preparing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a commitment to providing compassionate healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000

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

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Qualifications

• Education must include a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: 6 months clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with in-office testing and administer vaccines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Collaboration

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time, Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm

Mercy Women's Health Clinic

• 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 exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and 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.

Qualifications:

• 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
  
  
• 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

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

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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