Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant, PRN

Mercy; Union (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant to work with our Primary Care Providers, ensuring safe, timely, and patient-centered care. You will partner with patients and the care team to support daily clinic operations and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA program training, and at least one year of patient care or medical office experience. Training through MA Clinic Academy is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One year of patient care experience or applicable medical office experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, effective patient care.
• Collaborate with patients and care team to drive quality outcomes in clinic.
• Support daily clinic operations with strong organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly with patients and teammates, ensuring high service standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

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:

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.