Primary Care Assistant MA or LPN - Piedmont
@ MercyPrimary Care Assistant MA or LPN - Piedmont
About the job
Mercy Clinic Primary Care Piedmont offers full-time healthcare roles focused on patient preparation, testing, vaccinations, scheduling, and team collaboration to improve community health. Join a caring team emphasizing innovation and compassion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- BLS certification within 90 days
- Clinical healthcare experience preferred
- Active LPN license or CMA/RMA certification
- Experience in primary care preferred
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Attention to detail in documentation
- Ability to assist with testing and procedures
Full job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Position Details:
Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Piedmont
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Accepting applications for MA, LPN, or EMT/Paramedic!
Overview:
- Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint; taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies; completing a thorough medication reconciliation; working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
- Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
- Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
- Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
- Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.
Medical Assistant Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.
- Certified Medical Assistant:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) or EMT/Paramedic is also accepted. Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
LPN Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Licensure: Active LPN license in the state of practice.
- Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience preferred, particularly in a primary care office.
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.