Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Outpatient)

Mercy; Chesterfield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Certified Medical Assistant to work with Primary Care Providers. You will support safe, timely, and patient-centered care in outpatient settings, performing rooming, vital signs, and medication reconciliation while partnering with patients and the care team.

You must complete an accredited MA program, maintain MA certification, and hold BLS. The role emphasizes quality outcomes and adherence to Mercy Service Standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of outpatient patient care experience.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or preferred for Hospital Outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vitals per protocol.
• Perform thorough medication reconciliation.
• Close care gaps and document in Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Cancer screenings, etc.).
• Recheck blood pressure for elevated readings.
• Conduct Patient Experience conversations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Knowledge of outpatient procedures

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Certified Medical Assistant to work with Primary Care Providers. You will support safe, timely, and patient-centered care in outpatient settings, performing rooming, vital signs, and medication reconciliation while partnering with patients and the care team.

You must complete an accredited MA program, maintain MA certification, and hold BLS. The role emphasizes quality outcomes and adherence to Mercy Service Standards in a fast-paced environment.