Primary Care Assistant-MA - Olive/Mason

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

Annual Dependent Care FSA $100 monthly

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers in outpatient clinics. You will collect patient information, take vitals, perform medication reconciliation, and assist with in-office testing, vaccines, and care coordination.

The role requires strong patient-centered care, a high school diploma (GED) or higher, and BLS within 90 days. Prior primary care experience and MA certification are preferred; LPN licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) preferred.
• Active LPN licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter chief complaint and record patient information in the EHR.
• Take patient vital signs and review history and allergies.
• Perform medication reconciliation and document in Epic.
• Assist with in-office testing (blood draws, EKGs, oxygen studies).
• Administer vaccines within scope of practice.
• Schedule follow-up visits per policy.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate the care plan.

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

• Primary Care Medical Assistant
• 40 hours per week, Days
• Olive/Mason

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Paid PTO for volunteering
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth!

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.

Overview

• Entering the chief complaint
• Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
• Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
• Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
• Rechecking elevated blood pressures
• Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
• Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
• Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Certification:

Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience:

6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Certification:

Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Licensure:

Active LPN licensure

Preferred Experience:

6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office

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.