Primary Care Assistant-MA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care MA to work with Mercy Primary Care Providers, delivering safe, timely and patient-centered care. You will partner with patients and the care team to drive quality outcomes in a mission-driven setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with MA program training; one year of patient care experience is preferred, and attendance at the MA Clinic Academy is required for new hires.

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.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Partner with patients and providers to ensure safe, timely and effective care.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma

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

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.