Earn your MA certification with Mercy! (North County)

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days North County

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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