Medical Assistant

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Advanced MA to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.

You will collaborate with patients and the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes, participate in training, and uphold Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications include high school diploma, MA Clinic Academy training, and MA competencies; BLS certification is required for hospital outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Drive quality outcomes for patients.
• Partner with patients, providers, and care team to improve care quality.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Clinic Academy training

MA Competencies completed

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care Advanced 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 Advanced 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.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care Advanced 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 Advanced 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies

Additional Minimum Requirement(s) Only For Hospital Outpatient Departments

Certification(s):

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience:

One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic

Additional Preferred Requirement(s) For Non-HOD Clinics

Certification(s):

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• 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 (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam).
• Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading.
• Completion of Patient Experience Conversation.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.