Job Description
About the Role
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
- Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
- Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
- Performs duties and responsibilities in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Education Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Required Skills
- Works well as a member of a team; willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight
- Must actively maintain MA certification.
- Caregivers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title.
- Caregivers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.
Preferred Skills
- Experience Preferred: One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic
- New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Mercy is committed to diversity and inclusivity.