Job Description

Internal Medicine Primary Care-Medical Assistant/LPN

40 hours per week, Days

Washington, 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

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