What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - MA - Women's Health position at Mercy?
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Medical Assistants (MA) in the medical office setting supports providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. The MA may assist with clinical procedures, maintains accurate documentation, and provides administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. The MA functions within their defined scope of practice (based on office type clinic/HOD), under supervision, and in alignment with Mercy's mission and standards of care.Position Details:
đź©ş Medical Assistant - MA
Mercy Women’s Health OB‑GYN – Mercy Hospital St. Louis
đź“Ť New Ballas Road Clinic Towers
⏰ Full-Time | 40 hours/week
✨ Why Join Mercy?
At Mercy, we take care of you while you take care of others. Enjoy a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and room to grow!
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 for continuing education 📚
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – available Day One 🩻🦷👓
- $100/month employer contribution to Dependent Care FSA 👨‍👩‍👧
- Paid Parental Leave for new parents 👶💙
- 401(k) with Employer Match đź’°
- Paid Volunteer PTO – give back to your community 🤝
- Competitive Salary đź’µ
- Career Growth Opportunities 🚀
đź“ť Position Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to women in our community. You’ll support providers and patients throughout the visit while helping ensure smooth clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
đź©ş Prepare patients for provider visits by completing the Advanced Standard Rooming process:
- Entering chief complaints
- Recording vital signs
- Reviewing medical history and allergies
- Performing thorough medication reconciliation
đź“‹ Work within the Encounter Guide to help close care gaps, including:
- Fall risk and depression screenings
- Breast and colorectal cancer screenings
- Diabetic eye exams
đź’‰ Recheck elevated blood pressures and complete documentation in Epic, including support for annual preventive visits.
🧪 Assist with in‑office testing such as:
- Blood draws
- EKGs
- Mental status exams
- Walking oxygen studies
- Point‑of‑care testing
- Administer vaccines and injections within scope of practice.
Schedule follow‑up appointments per office policy.
Collaborate closely with providers and the clinical care team to coordinate and monitor patient care plans.
âś… Qualifications
Medical Assistant (Non‑Certified):
🎓 High School Diploma or GED
🧠BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
đź©ş Preferred: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience
Certified Medical Assistant:
🎓 High School Diploma or GED
đź“ś Active MA Certification/Registration (RMA, CCMA, or CMA)
🧠BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
đź’™ Life at Mercy
“We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.”
At Mercy, you’re supported every step of the way—especially on the tough days. You’ll have opportunities to innovate, grow, and help transform the healthcare experience through advanced technology and forward‑thinking care models. As we continue to expand, we invite you to grow with us.
🌟 Is Mercy the Right Fit for You?
If you’re compassionate, professional, collaborative, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care, you’ll feel right at home here. A positive outlook and strong advocacy for patients align perfectly with our mission and values.
👉 If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
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.
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