Primary Care Assistant - MA - Sullivan Clinic

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Advanced Medical Assistant to work closely with Mercy Primary Care Providers. You will deliver safe, timely, and efficient patient care, partnering with patients and a clinical team to close care gaps and improve outcomes.

Attending the MA Clinic Academy and completing all MA Competencies are required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred completion of an accredited MA program and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One year of applicable patient care or medical office experience as defined by the clinic.
• Must attend MA Clinic Academy training and complete all MA Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and patient-centered care in primary care clinics.
• Partner with patients and care teams to drive quality outcomes.
• Support Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards in daily duties.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

Job Description

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care Advanced 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 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
• Preferred Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Experience: 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
• Must have completed all MA Competencies
• 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

Why Mercy?

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.

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