Medical Assistant MA/CMA - Mercy Clinic J St.

Education:  

•  High school diploma or equivalent. 

•  New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training. 

•  Must have completed all MA Competencies

Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic

•  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.