Primary Care - Medical Assistant - Strafford

Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

Mercy Clinic Float Pool - Strafford

full time, 40 hours per week

accepting applications for Medical Assistant or LPN!

$2,500 sign on bonus 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 through internal MA Career Ladder!
  
  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 exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; 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.
  • 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
    
    What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
    Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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