Medical Assistant - St. Peters Primary Care

Mercy Co; Missouri; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Resumo da vaga

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Advanced Medical Assistant to work directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering patient-centered care across the care team. You will support providers, coordinate care, and help drive quality outcomes in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include advanced rooming, medication reconciliation, closing care gaps, BP monitoring, and patient experience conversations, all while adhering to Mercy standards and training requirements.

Qualificações

• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies.
• One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience.

Responsabilidades

• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months.
• Perform thorough Medication Reconciliation.
• Close all open care gaps as indicated (Encounter Guide).
• Conduct Blood Pressure Rechecks for patients with elevated readings.
• Complete Patient Experience Conversation.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Clinic multitasking

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Ferramentas

BLS certification

Descrição da vaga

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.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Certification(s):

Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience

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):

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.