Medical Assistant; MA -WEST offices

Medical Assistant (MA) - WEST offices

Bon Secours Mercy Health

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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

• Under the direction of the provider, contribute to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint and documentation of vital signs.
• Identify significant changes in patient condition through data collection and report them to the provider.
• Understand and adhere to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Participate in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of Medical Assisting practice.
• Troubleshoot issues and elevate problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate resource.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines per state guidelines.
• Perform casting duties as per state regulations and certification requirements.
• Document in EMR accurately and appropriately; manage MyChart requests and incoming patient calls; manage in-basket messages per provider instructions.
• Order supplies appropriately, track referrals, labs, diagnostic tests, and dispose contaminated supplies.

• Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of placement (Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or acceptable assessment-based recognition in Order Entry).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient care).

• High school diploma or preferred vocational/technical degree in medical assisting.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days of employment).
• Minimum one year of healthcare experience (or 24 months clerical physician practice experience).

• 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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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 at