Primary Care Medical Assistant - MA - Clayton/Clarkson
Mercy Health, Ballwin, MO, United States
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care 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 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:
Schedule:
40 hours/week, Day Shift
Location:
15945 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
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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Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care 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 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:
Schedule:
40 hours/week, Day Shift
Location:
15945 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
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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