Primary Care Assistant-MA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Festus, MO is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant to work with Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care. You will collaborate with patients and the care team to support quality outcomes in a busy clinic setting.

You will participate in MA Clinic Academy training, work closely with the care team, and assist in daily operations. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment where your voice matters and you can grow in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• New hires must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Responsibilities

• Work with care team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely care and support clinic operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated 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.