Primary Care Assistant-MA

About the Role

The Primary Care Patient Care MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care. The MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes.

Position Details

• Primary Care Medical Assistant
• 40 hours per week
• Days
• Benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education, Health/Dental/Vision available after day one, Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA, Paid parental leave for new parents, 401k with employer match, Paid PTO for volunteering.
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit by completing Advanced Standard room process:
• Entering the chief complaint
• Taking patient vital signs
• Reviewing patient history and allergies
• Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
• Work the Encounter Guide, including closing open care gaps (fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, diabetic eye exam).
• Recheck elevated blood pressures.
• Complete needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits.
• Assist with in-office testing, including drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies, and point of care testing.
• Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedule follow up appointments per office policy.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Epic

Qualifications

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

LPN Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Licensure: Active LPN licensure.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.