Medical Assistant

Mercy; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Parental Leave

401k Match

PTO for volunteering

Career Growth

Job summary

Mercy in Hillsboro is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team. You will prepare patients for visits, perform vital signs, reconcile medications, and help close care gaps in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include in-office testing, vaccine administration, documentation in Epic, scheduling follow-ups, and collaborating with clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. A High School Diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit by taking chief complaint and vital signs.
• Review patient history and allergies; reconcile medications.
• Close care gaps using Encounter Guide and schedule follow-ups.
• Document in Epic for yearly preventative visits.
• Assist with in-office testing and administer vaccines within scope.
• Collaborate with providers to coordinate care delivery.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Hillsboro

Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy

Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave for new parents

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth!

Overview

Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including:

Entering the chief complaint

Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies

Completing a thorough medication reconciliation

Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam

Rechecking elevated blood pressures

Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.

Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.

Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.

Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.

Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications

Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing

Licensure: Active LPN licensure

Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.