Medical Assistant Orthopedic (FT Days)
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Medical Assistants (MA) in the medical office setting supports providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional courteous and efficient manner. The MA may assist with clinical procedures maintains accurate documentation and provides administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. The MA functions within their defined scope of practice (based on office type clinic/HOD) under supervision and in alignment with Mercys mission and standards of care.Position Details:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.
Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Skills Knowledge Abilities:
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
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
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.
