Medical Assistant - Kirkwood

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in St. Louis is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant who will work under the direction of the primary care operations team, partnering with providers and the care team to deliver safe, timely, patient-centered care in a systematic way.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a Medical Assistant program preferred; one year of relevant experience is desirable. New hires will attend the MA Clinic Academy training and join a collaborative,

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.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.