Medical Assistant (MA) - Ambulatory Services St. Francis

Medical Assistant As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient's chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. Essential Functions: Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers. Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Education: High School/GED (required) Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment) Required Licensing American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)(not accepted in the state of South Carolina) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) (NRCMA or NCMA certifications are not accepted in the state of South Carolina) If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) Experience: Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred) Skills Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.