Medical Assistant / LPN

@ Mercy

Medical Assistant / LPN

Saint Louis, MO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Mercy is a healthcare provider offering patient-centered services. The role focuses on direct patient care, clinical testing, documentation, and collaboration within a supportive team environment, promoting growth and purpose in healthcare.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • BLS certification required
  • 6+ months healthcare experience
  • For LPN: LPN license
  • For MA: Active certification/registration

Qualifications

  • Strong clinical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in team
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Patient-focused attitude

Full job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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:

🌟 Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy! 🌟

Primary Care Medical Assistant

🕒 Schedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift

💙 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

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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