Mercy St. Louis

Medical Assistant -Kid's GI


PayCompetitive
LocationSaint Louis/Missouri
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 954519

      Mercy Pediatric Clinic

      Full Time, Medical Assistant

      • 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 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.


      Qualifications:

      • 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
      • 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. Join us and be a part of it all.


      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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  • About the company

      Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.