Primary Care Assistant - MA - Stoddard, FT, Days

Mercy Co; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Stoddard's Primary Care Clinic in Dexter, MO is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver patient-centered care in a team-based outpatient setting.

You will participate in patient rooming, medication reconciliation, and care coordination with emphasis on safety, EHR proficiency, and closing care gaps.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies.
• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Responsibilities

• Support Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform rooming, medication reconciliation, and care coordination.
• Maintain proficiency with EHR and clinical documentation.
• Assist in closing care gaps and ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care Certified MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Stoddard - Primary Care Clinic
1200 North 1 Mile Rd
Dexter, MO 63841

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week), Days

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies

Certification

• Must actively maintain MA certification.
• Caregivers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title.
• Caregivers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.

Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments

• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting. Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Preferred Requirement(s) For Non-HOD Clinics

• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including:
• AWV questionnaire and documentation.
• Thorough Medication Reconciliation
• Closing all open care gaps as indicated Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam)
• Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading
• Completion of Patient Experience Conversation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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