Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant - Float

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Primary Care Medical Assistant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will work with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care, supporting clinicians and the care team in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, MA program completion, and 1 year of related experience or clinic exposure. Attends MA Clinic Academy training as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One year of applicable patient care or medical office experience preferred.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with the care team to drive quality outcomes for patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

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:

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Education Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Experience Preferred: 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

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well as a member of a team; willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight

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.