Primary Care Medical Assistant
Schedule : 40 hours / week, Day Shift
Location : Mercy Hospital St. Louis Ballwin, Mo
Earn your MA Certification with Mercy!
Why Join Mercy?
We offer more than just a job we offer a career with purpose, growth, and support. As a Mercy caregiver, youll 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 Youll Do
As a Medical Assistant in Primary Care, youll 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 complaintsTaking vitals, reviewing history and allergiesCompleting medication reconciliationAddressing care gaps (e.g., screenings, diabetic eye exams)Rechecking elevated blood pressuresDocumenting preventive visit details in EpicPerforming in-office testing :Blood draws, mental status exams, EKGs, oxygen studies, point-of-care testingAdministering vaccines and injections within scopeScheduling follow-up appointments per office policyCollaborating with providers and clinical teams to support care plansQualifications
Primary Care Assistant MA
Education : High School Diploma or GEDCertification : BLS required within 90 days of hirePreferred Experience : 6+ months in clinical healthcare, ideally in primary carePrimary Care Certified MA
Education : High School Diploma or GEDCertification : Active MA certification / registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA)BLS : Required within 90 days of hireLPN Option
Education : Diploma in Practical NursingLicensure : Active LPN licensePreferred Experience : 6+ months in clinical healthcare, preferably primary careEEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
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Job Industries
Healthcare