Medical Assistant Chesterfield Valley Primary Care
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the primary care operations team the Primary Care Patient Care 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 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:
Primary Care Medical Assistant
40 hours per week Day Shift
Chesterfield Valley Location
Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy!
Looking for a rewarding role where you can grow your career and make a difference every day Join our Primary Care team and be part of something meaningful!
Benefits That Support You
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2000 for continuing education
Health Dental & Vision coverage starting Day One
$100/month employer contribution to Dependent Care FSA
Paid Parental Leave for new parents
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Volunteer PTO
Competitive Salary
Future Career Growth Opportunities
Overview of the Role
Youll support patient care by preparing patients for their visit and partnering closely with providers and the clinical care team.
Key Responsibilities
Entering chief complaints taking vital signs and reviewing patient history & allergies
Completing medication reconciliation
Working the Encounter Guide to help close care gaps including:
Fall risk
Depression screening
Breast & colorectal cancer screening
Diabetic eye exams
Rechecking elevated blood pressures
Completing documentation in Epic for annual preventive visits
Assisting with in-office testing including:
Blood draws
EKGs
Mental status exams
Walking oxygen studies
Pointofcare testing
Administering vaccines and injections (within scope)
Scheduling followup appointments
Collaborating with providers to coordinate patient care plans
Qualifications
Primary Care Assistant Medical Assistant
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire
Preferred Experience: 6 months in a clinical healthcare setting (primary care preferred)
Primary Care Certified Medical Assistant
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certification: Active MA certification/registration (RMA CCMA CMA)
BLS: Required within 90 days of hire
LPN Qualifications
Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing
Licensure: Active LPN license
Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical experience (primary care preferred)
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.
