Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision; PTO; tuition

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team in delivering safe, timely, efficient, and compassionate patient care across our primary care clinics.

You will collaborate with clinicians and staff to drive quality outcomes, attend the MA Clinic Academy training, and contribute to a positive patient experience. Mercy offers strong benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with the care team to support quality outcomes for patients.
• Attend MA Clinic Academy training as part of onboarding.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
• Provide friendly, responsive patient service and teamwork.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-directed

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.