Primary Care Assistant - MA 50th St. Clinic
Mercy · Joplin, MO · Yesterday
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Assists the physician and office staff with selected duties to include clerical processing, patient preparation, scheduling, lab, x-ray and medical records. Performs patient care activities consistent with the established standards of nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Clerical processing
- Patient preparation
- Scheduling
- Laboratory tasks
- X-ray assistance
- Maintenance of medical records
- Medication administration
- Taking vital signs
- Recording test results
- Office procedures
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of medical practice, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments and safety procedures
- Knowledge of medical office procedures
- Computer experience
- Good communication skills
- CPR certification within 3 months of hire date
Qualifications
- One year medical office experience
- Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, AMT, AMCA or NCCT)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Assisting in a variety of treatments, medications, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results and office procedures
- Reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Interpreting, adapting and applying guidelines and policies
- Communicating clearly and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public
- Operating multi-line phone, fax and computer
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
Pay
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Schedule
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