Primary Care Assistant-MA (St. Clair)

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified Medical Assistant to support Mercy Primary Care Providers in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care in an outpatient setting. You will partner with patients, providers, and the clinical team to improve quality outcomes across the patient journey.

Requirements include MA certification, BLS for Hospital Outpatient, completion of MA Clinic Academy training, and strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and MA Clinic Academy training required.
• Must actively maintain MA certification.
• BLS certification required for hospital outpatient departments.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Partner with patients, providers and care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with required care gaps and assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Multitasking ability

Patient-centered care

Professional growth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Clinic Academy training

MA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified 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 Advanced Certified 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.

Certification: Must actively maintain MA certification.

Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments

Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Requirements

Education: Education Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics

Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.

Complete Advanced Standard Rooming with overall achievement >= 90% for the last 6 months including:

• AWV questionnaire and documentation
• Thorough Medication Reconciliation
• Closing all open care gaps as indicated Encounter Guide (Fall Risk, Depression, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Eye Exam)
• Blood Pressure Recheck for patients with elevated initial blood pressure reading
• Completion of Patient Experience Conversation

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.