Certified Medical Assistant OR LPN - Family Medicine Residency - Anderson

Mercy Health Career Opportunity

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community, ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions:

Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner

Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date

Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height

Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed

Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification: Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required): Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required) Two years of clerical experience in a physician's office (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Job Summary:

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.

Essential Functions:

Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse

Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice

Performs phlebotomy services

Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team

Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program

Certifications:

Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse) Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience:

One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required) Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Fam & Com Med Residency - MHP Cincinnati