Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care MA to work directly with Primary Care Providers, delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical team. The role emphasizes safety, timeliness, and efficient care in line with Mercy Service Standards.

Education includes a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates with an accredited Medical Assistant program are preferred. Experience in patient care or medical office settings is welcomed, and new hires will attend MA Clinic Academy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers with patient care tasks.
• Collaborate with the care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients.
• Maintain patient-centered, safe, timely, and efficient care in adherence with Mercy standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited 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.