Primary Care Assistant - LPN - Rogers Ave

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Primary Care is seeking a Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified Medical Assistant to work under the direction of the primary care operations team. You will collaborate with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will support patients and the clinical team, maintain MA certification, and participate in clinic academy training. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Current Medical Assistants moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant must complete MA competencies.
• Must actively maintain MA certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) for Hospital Outpatient Departments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients.
• Perform Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement ≥ 90% for the last 6 months, including AWV questionnaires and documentation, thorough Medication Reconciliation, and closing care gaps.
• Contribute to a team environment that adheres to Mercy mission and service standards.

Skills

Communication

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Outpatient procedures

Patient-centered care

Cultural competency

Rooming proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Clinic Academy training

MA certification maintenance

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified 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 Certified 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.


• Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.


• Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.

Certification

Must actively maintain MA certification.

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

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Requirements

Education Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• 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.


• 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

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.