Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision after day one

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid PTO for volunteering

Dependent Care FSA contributions

Job summary

Mercy Hillsboro is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support Mercy Primary Care Providers in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care. The role involves exam preparation, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and coordination with the care team in a 40-hour daytime schedule at Hillsboro.

The position offers tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision after day one, 401k with match, paid parental leave, and other benefits to support our team’s growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with in-office testing including drawing blood, EKGs, and point of care testing.
• Schedules follow up appointments per office policy.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Active 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
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
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.