Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Assists the physician and office staff with performance of patient care activities consistent with the established standards of nursing practice. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and co-workers, a caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. Medical Assistant Mercy Pediatrics Clinic 12348 Old Tesson Road Full Time - 36 or 40 Hours Per Week Available 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; 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 exams; and 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. 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. Qualifications : Medical Assistant : Education : High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Experience : 6 months of clinical healthcare experience 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 We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that’s just part of our commitment. 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. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. keyword(s) : Advanced Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, CCMA