Primary Care Assistant - MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

401k with employer match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a high-volume clinic. You will prepare patients, document encounters, and assist with tests and vaccines to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and 6 months of clinical experience, with LPN diplomas favored. Mercy offers tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision after day one, a 401k match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED required; LPN diploma preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience preferred in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit by rooming and taking history.
• Enter chief complaint, vitals, allergies and reconcile meds.
• Assist with in-office testing including phlebotomy, EKGs and oxygen studies.
• Administer vaccines within scope and schedule follow-ups per policy.
• Collaborate with providers to coordinate the care plan.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN)

Tools

Epic

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

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

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.