Primary Care Assistant-MA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant in Crystal City, MO. You will support Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care with safety, timeliness, and compassion. You will partner with patients and the care team to help drive quality outcomes in a fast-paced clinic.

New hires attend the MA Clinic Academy training. Education includes a high school diploma, with preference for an accredited Medical Assistant program and 1 year of related experience or

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary care providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with care team to support safety, timeliness, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in MA Clinic Academy training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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.