Primary Care Assistant-MA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support our primary care providers in delivering patient-centered care. The role partners with patients and the care team to drive quality outcomes while adhering to Mercy mission and service standards.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma (or equivalent) with MA program completion preferred and is willing to attend MA Clinic Academy training. A team-oriented, detail-focused, and adaptable attitude is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with patients, providers, and care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy mission and service standards.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.