Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Mercy St Louis, MO
Full Time Entry Level

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

The Medical Assistant will support healthcare providers in a pediatric office setting, delivering direct and indirect patient care. This role involves assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing administrative support to ensure efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for visits by completing an advanced standard room process including chief complaint entry, vital signs, history, and allergy review
  • Complete thorough medication reconciliation
  • Close open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, and cancer screenings
  • Recheck elevated blood pressures and complete necessary Epic documentation for yearly preventative visits
  • Assist with in-office testing including drawing blood, mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies, and point of care testing
  • Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice
  • Schedule follow-up appointments according to office policy
  • Collaborate with providers and the clinical care team to monitor and coordinate care plan delivery

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Entry level with preferred 6 months of clinical healthcare experience

Nice to Have

  • 6 months of clinical healthcare experience
  • Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA)

Skills

EPIC *

* Required skills

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid parental leave
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Dental Insurance
401k with employer match
Paid PTO for volunteering
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000

Certifications

BLS certification (within 90 days of hire) (Required) Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) for Certified Medical Assistant role (Required)

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