Medical Assistant; MA - Kenwood Cardio

Medical Assistant (MA) - Kenwood Cardio

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Medical Assistants are eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Contribute to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature) and document patient/family needs.
• Identify significant changes in patient condition through data collection and report them to the provider.
• Assist in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of medical assisting practice.
• Troubleshoot issues and escortex problems to the provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, or other routes as directed.
• Perform casting duties as authorized by state regulations and certification requirements.
• Document accurately in the EMR, manage My Chart requests and incoming patient calls, and handle in‑basket messages under provider instructions.
• Order supplies, track referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and dispose of contaminated supplies.

• Medical Assistants certification required within 12 months of placement (Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or equivalent). Assessment‑Based Recognition in Order Entry is acceptable if certification cannot be obtained.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire and required prior to independent patient care.

• High school degree; a vocational/technical degree in medical assisting is preferred.
• Enrollment in an approved medical assistant program required within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum: one year of healthcare experience, or 24 months of clerical physician practice experience preferred.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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.