Primary Care Assistant MALPN Mercy Clinic Bella Vista
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the primary care operations team the Primary Care Patient Care Lead 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 Lead 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:
Qualifications
Education:High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure: LPN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
Experience: Caregiver has previous documented Medical Assistant experience of at least two years.
Skills Knowledge Abilities:
Quality Performance Metrics Champion-anticipates patterns and links to issues and looks beyond immediate problem to the wider implications.
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.