What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN - Primary Care position at Mercy?
Primary Care Advanced Medical Assistant/LPN
40 hours per week, Days
Troy, MO
Earn your MA certification while working at Mercy!
Benefits:
- 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!
Overview:
- Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including:
- Entering the chief complaint
- Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
- Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
- Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
- Rechecking elevated blood pressures
- Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
- Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, 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.
- Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
- Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.
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.
LPN Qualifications:
Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing
Licensure: Active LPN licensure
Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $100