Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy Co; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to work under the direction of the primary care operations team.

The MA will support Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care, with emphasis on safety, timeliness, and quality outcomes in a collaborative clinic setting. New hires should complete MA Clinic Academy training; education includes a high school diploma, with preference for graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program and experience in

Qualifications

• 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
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training

Responsibilities

• Works with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care
• Partner with patients, providers, and care team to drive quality outcomes

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.