Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Primary Care Patient Care Advanced MA to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers delivering safe, timely, effective, efficient and patient-centered care in a collaborative clinic. You will partner with patients, providers, and the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients in a structured environment.

Responsibilities include advanced rooming, medication reconciliation, addressing care gaps, and leveraging EHRs to document visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; MA Clinic Academy training required.
• Must have completed MA competencies.
• BLS certification required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months, including AWV, medication reconciliation, and closing care gaps.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with patients and the care team.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Support patient-centered care and adapt in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Skills

Advanced patient care

Strong communication

EHR proficiency

Adaptive in fast-paced env

Outpatient procedures knowledge

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Clinic Academy training

MA competencies completed

Graduate from accredited MA program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care Advanced 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Must have completed all MA Competencies

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

Certification(s):

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience:

One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic

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

Certification(s):

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.

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.