About this Medical Assistant / LPN role at Mercy
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.
