Primary Care Medical Assistant — Growth, Perks & Impact

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off for volunteering

Career development opportunities

$100 monthly Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support care teams in a fast-paced primary care clinic in Missouri. You will assist providers, prepare patients, take vitals, perform in-office tests, and help with vaccines, scheduling, and care coordination.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits to support ongoing education and family care.

Qualifications

• Certification: BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Preferred Experience: 6+ months in clinical healthcare, ideally in primary care
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for provider visits using the Advanced Standard Rooming Process
• Take vitals, review history and allergies
• Complete medication reconciliation
• Address care gaps (e.g., screenings, diabetic eye exams)
• Recheck elevated blood pressures
• Document preventive visit details in Epic
• Perform in-office testing (blood draws, EKGs, mental status exams, oxygen studies, point-of-care testing)
• Administer vaccines and injections within scope
• Schedule follow-up appointments per office policy
• Collaborate with providers and clinical teams to support care plans

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support care teams in a fast-paced primary care clinic in Missouri. You will assist providers, prepare patients, take vitals, perform in-office tests, and help with vaccines, scheduling, and care coordination.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits to support ongoing education and family care.