Primary Care - Medical Assistant
@ MercyPrimary Care - Medical Assistant
About the job
Mercy is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, equitable patient care. The Medical Assistant role involves collaborating with providers and patients in outpatient settings, emphasizing quality and compassion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Attend MA Clinic Academy training
- Maintain MA certification
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency with EHR systems
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited MA program
- One year outpatient experience
- BLS certification
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Prolonged standing and walking
Full job description
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.
Certification: Must actively maintain MA certification.
Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Education Graduate 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.
• 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
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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