Primary Care Medical Assistant - High Ridge

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth!

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant to support in a high-volume primary care setting in High Ridge, MO. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting and coordinating care with providers, and assisting with in-office testing and immunizations.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, obtain BLS within 90 days, and ideally possess 6 months of clinical healthcare experience in primary care. Active Medical Assistant certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.
• Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint and taking vital signs.
• Reviews patient history and allergies; completes thorough medication reconciliation.
• Assists with in-office testing (drawing blood, EKGs, oxygen studies, point-of-care testing).
• Administers vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates care with the clinical team.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA)

Job description

Position Details

Experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Location: High Ridge, MO

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Location: High Ridge, MO

Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Paid PTO for volunteering
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth!

Overview

Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including:

• Entering the chief complaint
• Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
• Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
• Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
• Rechecking elevated blood pressures
• Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
• Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
• Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
• Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Licensure: Active LPN licensure
• Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office

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.