Primary Care Medical Assistant - St. Peters

Mercy Co; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified Medical Assistant to work under the primary care operations team, collaborating with providers to deliver safe, timely, effective, and patient-centered care in line with Mercy standards. The role requires completing MA competencies, attending the MA Clinic Academy, and maintaining CMA certification.

You will help close care gaps, perform medication reconciliation, and support patient experience conversations in a busy clinic setting in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred; must maintain certification or transition to MA title.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, patient-centered care.
• Drive quality outcomes for patients as part of the clinical care team.
• Attend MA Clinic Academy training and complete MA competencies to qualify for Advanced Certified MA.
• Perform Advanced Standard Rooming with ≥90% achievement over the last 6 months (AWV, documentation).
• Conduct thorough Medication Reconciliation and close open care gaps (Fall Risk, Depression, screenings).
• Perform BP rechecks and lead Patient Experience conversations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Advanced Certified 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 Certified 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 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
• Coworkers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.
• Coworkers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title
• 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
• 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

The coworker meets all requirements to be promoted to Advanced Certified MA.

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.