Medical Assistant - Women's Health

Mercy St. Louis; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Women's Health in Des Peres, MO is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and APPs in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role includes clinical and administrative duties to ensure a positive patient experience aligned with Mercy’s values of care, dignity, and compassion.

The Medical Assistant will assist with rooming patients, vital signs, procedures, injections, phlebotomy, documentation, scheduling, and referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers with office procedures and EKGs.
• Administer injections and perform medication reconciliation.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Enter diagnostic and ancillary orders.
• Manage documentation, scanning, and medical record maintenance.
• Schedule appointments and process medical record release requests.
• Assist with prescription refill requests and in-basket management.
• Coordinate referrals and insurance precertifications.
• Stock and prepare exam rooms and maintain medical instruments.
• Provide patient education according to clinic policies.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, PPE, Quality, and Security standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Assists the physician and office staff with performance of patient care activities consistent with the established standards of nursing practice. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and co-workers, a caring, friendly, personal and professional
approach is expected. Performs related duties as assigned. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Position Details:

Medical Assistant - Women's Health

Mercy Clinic Women's Health - Des Peres 1000 Des Peres Road, Suite 300, Des Peres, MO
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday
Job Category: Medical Assistant

Join Mercy Women's Health

Mercy Clinic Women's Health is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Medical Assistant to join our growing team at our Des Peres location. This position plays a vital role in supporting physicians and advanced practice providers while delivering exceptional care to women across all stages of life.

As a Medical Assistant, you will assist with both clinical and administrative responsibilities, helping ensure a positive patient experience while maintaining Mercy's commitment to excellence, dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant assists physicians and office staff with the performance of patient care activities consistent with established standards of practice. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist providers with office procedures and EKGs
• Administer injections and perform medication reconciliation
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
• Enter diagnostic and ancillary orders
• Manage documentation, scanning, and medical record maintenance
• Schedule appointments and process medical record release requests
• Assist with prescription refill requests and in-basket management
• Coordinate referrals and insurance prior authorizations/precertifications
• Stock and prepare exam rooms and maintain medical instruments
• Provide patient education according to clinic policies
• Communicate effectively with physicians, APPs, patients, and team members
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, PPE, Quality, and Security standards
• Support competency reviews of Medical Assistants as needed

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to provide exceptional patient-centered care
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred

• One year of applicable patient care experience or medical office experience
• Women's Health, OB/GYN, primary care, or specialty clinic experience
• Phlebotomy experience
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred
• Candidates with CMA/RMA credentials may be hired into the Certified Medical Assistant title
• Certification must be actively maintained to remain in the Certified Medical Assistant role
• New hires are required to attend Mercy's Medical Assistant Clinic Academy training program

Why Join Mercy?

• Supportive team environment focused on exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Women's Health providers
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time coworkers
• Mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate healing and service

About the Opportunity

Due to increasing patient volume and provider demand, Mercy Clinic Women's Health is expanding its team. This additional Medical Assistant position will help improve patient access, strengthen provider support, enhance clinic efficiency, and ensure continued delivery of outstanding patient care.

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.