Primary Care Assistant - LPN - Rogers Ave
Mercy · Mercy Clinics Ft Smith
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- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'associate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High school diploma or equivalentrequired
High school diploma or equivalent
from the posting - Medical Assistant certificationrequired
Must actively maintain MA certification
from the posting - MA Clinic Academy trainingrequired
New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training
from the posting - BLS certificationrequired
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
from the posting - EHR systems proficiencyrequired
Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
from the posting - Patient-centered carerequired
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth
from the posting - Multitasking in fast-paced environmentrequired
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment
from the posting - Medication reconciliationrequired
Thorough Medication Reconciliation
from the posting - Clinical documentationrequired
clinical documentation
from the posting - Medical Assistant program graduationpreferred
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
from the posting - Outpatient patient care experiencepreferred
One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting
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Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. 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.Position Details:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.
Certification: Must actively maintain MA certification.
Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Education Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• 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
- Completion of Patient Experience Conversation
Work Environment:
• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.
Physical Requirements:
• 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.
Why Mercy?
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.
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