You’ll need
Certifications
✓Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies .
✓Must actively maintain MA certification.
✓Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
✓BLS (Basic Life Support)
Education
✓High school diploma or equivalent.
✓Education Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Qualifications
✓New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
✓One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
✓Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✓Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
✓Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
✓Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
✓Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
✓Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.
✓Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including:
✓AWV questionnaire and documentation
✓Thorough Medication Reconciliation
✓Closing all open care gaps as indicated Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam)
✓Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
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About the role
The Primary Care Patient Care Advanced Certified MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.