Primary Care Assistant - MA

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision coverage after 1日

Dependent Care FSA participation

Parental leave

401k with employer match

PTO for volunteering

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy primary care setting. You will prepare patients for visits, take vitals, review history and allergies, and help close care gaps under supervision.

You will perform basic in-office testing, administer vaccines, and coordinate follow-ups to ensure timely, patient-centered care. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and typically 6 months of clinical healthcare experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred experience: 6 months clinical healthcare in a primary care office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing the encounter workflow.
• Records chief complaint, vitals, history, and allergies.
• Performs medication reconciliation and checks for care gaps.
• Assists with in-office testing including blood draw, EKGs, and oxygen studies.
• Administers vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow-up appointments per office policy.
• Collaborates with providers to monitor and coordinate the care plan.

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

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
• 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.