Certified Advanced Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified Medical Assistant to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering safe, timely, effective, and patient-centered care in a structured setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and the clinical team, ongoing competencies, and commitment to closing care gaps while maintaining MA certification and BLS. Mercy offers robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Current Medical Assistants moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title must complete MA competencies.
• Must actively maintain MA certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Hospital Outpatient Departments.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Additional BLS required for non-HOD Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.
• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including: AWV questionnaire and documentation, Thorough Medication Reconciliation, Closing all open care gaps as indicated Encounter Guide, Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial reading, Completion of Patient Experience Conversation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Clinical documentation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program certificate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified Medical Assistant to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering safe, timely, effective, and patient-centered care in a structured setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and the clinical team, ongoing competencies, and commitment to closing care gaps while maintaining MA certification and BLS. Mercy offers robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.