Medical Assistant MA Women's Health
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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:
Medical Assistant - MA
Mercy Womens Health OBGYN Mercy Hospital St. Louis
New Ballas Road Clinic Towers
Full-Time 40 hours/week
Why Join Mercy
At Mercy we take care of you while you take care of others. Enjoy a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and room to grow!
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2000 for continuing education
- Health Dental & Vision Insurance available Day One
- $100/month employer contribution to Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave for new parents
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Volunteer PTO give back to your community
- Competitive Salary
- Career Growth Opportunities
Position Overview
As a Medical Assistant youll play a vital role in delivering compassionate high-quality care to women in our community. Youll support providers and patients throughout the visit while helping ensure smooth clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Prepare patients for provider visits by completing the Advanced Standard Rooming process:
- Entering chief complaints
- Recording vital signs
- Reviewing medical history and allergies
- Performing thorough medication reconciliation
Work within the Encounter Guide to help close care gaps including:
- Fall risk and depression screenings
- Breast and colorectal cancer screenings
- Diabetic eye exams
Recheck elevated blood pressures and complete documentation in Epic including support for annual preventive visits.
Assist with inoffice testing such as:
- Blood draws
- EKGs
- Mental status exams
- Walking oxygen studies
- Pointofcare testing
- Administer vaccines and injections within scope of practice.
Schedule followup appointments per office policy.
Collaborate closely with providers and the clinical care team to coordinate and monitor patient care plans.
Qualifications
Medical Assistant (NonCertified):
High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
Preferred: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience
Certified Medical Assistant:
High School Diploma or GED
Active MA Certification/Registration (RMA CCMA or CMA)
BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
Life at Mercy
Were bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy youre supported every step of the wayespecially on the tough days. Youll have opportunities to innovate grow and help transform the healthcare experience through advanced technology and forwardthinking care models. As we continue to expand we invite you to grow with us.
Is Mercy the Right Fit for You
If youre compassionate professional collaborative and willing to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care youll feel right at home here. A positive outlook and strong advocacy for patients align perfectly with our mission and values.
If this sounds like you we encourage you to apply!
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
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.
