What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Medical Assistant position at Mercy?
Primary Care Medical Assistant – St. Peters
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift
Location: Mercy Hospital St. Louis – St. Peters
Why Join Mercy?
We offer more than just a job — we offer a career with purpose, growth, and support. As a Mercy caregiver, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Tuition reimbursement – Up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – Starting day one
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Career development opportunities
- $100 monthly contribution to eligible co-workers enrolled in Dependent Care FSA
What You’ll Do
As a Medical Assistant in Primary Care, you’ll be a vital part of the patient experience and care team. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing patients for provider visits using the Advanced Standard Rooming Process:
- Documenting chief complaints
- Taking vitals, reviewing history and allergies
- Completing medication reconciliation
- Addressing care gaps (e.g., screenings, diabetic eye exams)
- Rechecking elevated blood pressures
- Documenting preventive visit details in Epic
- Performing in-office testing:
- Blood draws, mental status exams, EKGs, oxygen studies, point-of-care testing
- Administering vaccines and injections within scope
- Scheduling follow-up appointments per office policy
- Collaborating with providers and clinical teams to support care plans
Qualifications
Primary Care Assistant – MA
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Certification: BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Preferred Experience: 6 months in clinical healthcare, ideally in primary care
Primary Care – Certified MA
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Certification: Active MA certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA)
- BLS: Required within 90 days of hire
LPN Option
- Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Licensure: Active LPN license
- Preferred Experience: 6 months in clinical healthcare, preferably primary care
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