Primary Care Assistant - MA

About the role

The Primary Care Patient Care Medical Assistant (MA) works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care in a systematic way. The MA partners with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities are performed in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care providers to deliver patient-centered care
• Work as part of a clinical care team to achieve quality outcomes
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission and values

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must attend MA Clinic Academy training upon hire

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• One year of applicable patient care experience or medical office experience

Skills

• Works well as a member of a team and collaborates across the care team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed; able to perform in-scope tasks independently with minimal oversight

Schedule

• Full-Time – 40 hours per week
• Day shift, Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Location: Mercy Primary Care Clinic, Perryville, MO