Primary Care Assistant Medical Assistant - Wentzville

Mercy Clinic Wentzville Monday - Friday No weekends or holidays! 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 for Medical 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. 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. Mercy 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! . Find us at: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FollowMercy) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercy) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Follow_Mercy/) | mercy.net (https://mercy.net/) | Mercy Careers (https://mercy.net/mercy-careers)