Primary Care Assistant MA or LPN - Bethany

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Bethany is hiring for full-time Medical Assistant/LPN/EMT roles. The position requires coordinating patient visits, collecting vitals, and assisting with tests and vaccines in a primary care setting.

Join Mercy Clinic Bethany to support care teams, manage patient flow, and help close care gaps while using Epic for documentation and scheduling in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for Medical Assistant role.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) or EMT/Paramedic accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit by taking vitals, entering chief complaint, and reviewing history.
• Assist with in-office testing including EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Administer vaccines and injections within scope.
• Schedule follow-up appointments per policy.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Skills

Medical Office Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Practical Nursing program graduate (LPN)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Bethany

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Accepting applications for MA, LPN, or EMT/Paramedic!

• Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including 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 exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and 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.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Bethany

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Accepting applications for MA, LPN, or EMT/Paramedic!

Overview

• Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including 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 exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and 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.

Medical Assistant Qualifications

• 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.
• Certified Medical Assistant:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) or EMT/Paramedic is also accepted. Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure: Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience preferred, particularly 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.