Medical Assistant - Kirkwood

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering safe and patient-centered care under the primary care operations team. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and the care team to enhance quality outcomes and efficiency.

New hires must attend the MA Clinic Academy training. Education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with patients, providers, and care team to improve quality outcomes.
• Attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from Medical Assistant program

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:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

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

New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well as a member of a team; willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight

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.