Primary Care Assistant - MA - FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Mount Auburn (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast-Primary Care Clinic in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support primary care providers in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to mercy standards.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, coordinating patient flow, and participating in clinic initiatives. New hires will attend the MA Clinic Academy training to ensure standard practices across the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One year of applicable patient care or medical office experience preferred.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with care team to drive quality outcomes and coordinate patient flow.
• Participate in clinic initiatives in line with Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary
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

Location
Mercy Hospital Southeast-Primary Care Clinic
817 North MT Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time (40-hrs per week)
Days
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.
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