Medical Assistant

Find your calling at Mercy!

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast

1701 Lacey Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Department

Primary Care Clinic

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Days

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies.

• Must actively maintain MA certification.
• Caregivers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title.
• Caregivers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.

• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Experience:
  
  One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Education:
  
  Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

• 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
  • Completion of Patient Experience Conversation
• 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.

• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.