Medical Assistant - Kirkwood

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical setting. The role supports safe, timely, and efficient service consistent with Mercy Service Standards and the organization’s mission.

Education requires a high school diploma; preferred graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. New hires may need to attend the MA Clinic Academy training to ensure readiness and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers in patient care.
• Provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Attend MA Clinic Academy training and stay current with Mercy standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

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

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.