Medical Assistant / LPN
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$27 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
About this job
Job Description
Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy!
\nPrimary Care Medical Assistant
\nSchedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift
\nWhy Join Mercy?
\nWe offer more than just a job — we offer a career with purpose, growth, and support. As a Mercy caregiver, you’ll enjoy:
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- Competitive salary \n
- Tuition reimbursement – Up to $2,000 for continuing education \n
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – Starting day one \n
- Paid parental leave for new parents \n
- 401(k) with employer match \n
- Paid time off for volunteering \n
- Career development opportunities \n
- $100 monthly contribution to eligible co-workers enrolled in Dependent Care FSA \n
What You’ll Do
\nAs a Medical Assistant in Primary Care, you’ll be a vital part of the patient experience and care team. Your responsibilities include:
\nPreparing patients for provider visits using the Advanced Standard Rooming Process:
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- Documenting chief complaints \n
- Taking vitals, reviewing history and allergies \n
- Completing medication reconciliation \n
- Addressing care gaps (e.g., screenings, diabetic eye exams) \n
- Rechecking elevated blood pressures \n
- Documenting preventive visit details in Epic \n
Performing in-office testing:
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- Blood draws \n
- Mental status exams \n
- EKGs \n
- Oxygen studies \n
- Point-of-care testing \n
Administering vaccines and injections within scope
\nScheduling follow-up appointments per office policy
\nCollaborating with providers and clinical teams to support care plans
\nQualifications
\nPrimary Care Assistant – MA
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- Education: High School Diploma or GED \n
- Certification: BLS required within 90 days of hire \n
- ⭐ Preferred Experience: 6+ months in clinical healthcare, ideally in primary care \n
Primary Care – Certified MA
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- Education: High School Diploma or GED \n
- Certification: Active MA certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA) \n
- BLS: Required within 90 days of hire \n
LPN Option
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- Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing \n
- Licensure: Active LPN license \n
- Preferred Experience: 6+ months in clinical healthcare, preferably primary care \n
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.
\n\nJoin 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.