Primary Care Assistant - CMA - FT, Days

About the role

The Primary Care Patient Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The role partners with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way.
• Partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed all MA Competencies Certification.
• Active MA certification.
• One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Preferred: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Skills

• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including: AWV questionnaire and documentation.
• Thorough Medication Reconciliation.
• Closing all open care gaps as indicated.
• Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam).
• Completion of Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

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. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time (40-hrs per week).