Primary Care Assistant MA or LPN - Bethany

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Bethany is hiring Medical Assistant, LPN, or EMT/Paramedic to join a caring, collaborative team in a busy primary care office. This full-time role focuses on preparing patients for visits, performing in-office testing, administering vaccines, and coordinating follow-up care with the providers.

From day one, Mercy offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or EMT/Paramedic accepted for CMA pathway.
• LPN license must be active in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit by documenting chief complaint and vital signs.
• Assists with in-office testing and injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow-up appointments per policy and coordinates care plans.
• Collaborates with providers to ensure timely patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Practical Nursing diploma

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!

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

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.