Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Paid parental leave

Dep Care FSA

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a driven Primary Care Medical Assistant in Kirkwood, MO to support providers and the clinical team. You will prepare patients for visits, record chief complaints, take vitals, and assist with in-office testing and vaccines.

This full-time, day-shift role offers tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision coverage, a 401k match, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth within Mercy’s patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA).
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Prior clinical healthcare experience in primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by recording chief complaints and vitals.
• Perform medication reconciliation and document in EHR.
• Assist with in-office testing (blood draws, EKGs, etc.).
• Administer vaccines and injections within scope of practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments per office policy.
• Collaborate with providers to coordinate and monitor care plans.
• Support care gaps such as screenings (fall risk, depression, cancer screenings).

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Epic EMR

Vaccinations

Patient care teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active Medical Assistant certification (RMA/CCMA/CMA)

BLS within 90 days

LPN licensure (optional)

Tools

Epic EMR

EKG

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:

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy

Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Health/Dental/Vision available after day one

Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave for new parents

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth!

Overview:

Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including:

Entering the chief complaint

Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies

Completing a thorough medication reconciliation

Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam

Rechecking elevated blood pressures

Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.

Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.

Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.

Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.

Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications:

Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing

Licensure: Active LPN licensure

Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office

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.