Medical Assistant - Kid's Outpatient Oncology

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care by preparing visits, assisting in clinical procedures, and maintaining documentation. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with BLS certification to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire. Compassion and a collaborative spirit align with our mission. We offer full-time employment with excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health coverage, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and reviewing history.
• Assist with in-office testing, including drawing blood and EKGs.
• Administer vaccines and injections within scope of practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and care team on care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Collaboration

Positive outlook

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants (MA) in the medical office setting support providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. The MA may assist with clinical procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. The MA functions within their defined scope of practice (based on office type clinic/HOD), under supervision, and in alignment with Mercy's mission and standards of care.

Position Details

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Kids Oncology Outpatient Clinic
New Ballas Clinic Towers

Full Time

• 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 exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and 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, EKGs, walking oxygen studies and point‑of‑care testing.
• Administers vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow‑up appointments when needed per office policy.
• Collaborates with providers and the clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand‑in‑hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Keyword(s): CMA, RMA, CCMA, NHA, AMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Caregiver, CNA, Patient Care Technician