Primary Care Assistant-LPN (34006N)

@ Mercy

Primary Care Assistant-LPN (34006N)

Saint Louis, MO
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Mercy Health offers healthcare services focused on compassionate, patient-centered care. The role involves working with providers, taking vital signs, administering tests, vaccines, and supporting care plans in a collaborative team. Opportunities for growth and benefits included.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • BLS certification
  • 6+ months healthcare experience
  • Active LPN or MA certification

Qualifications

  • Strong patient communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable and compassionate

Full job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary
Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care LPN 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 LPN 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:

๐ŸŒŸ Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy! ๐ŸŒŸ

Primary Care Medical Assistant/ LPN Option

๐Ÿ•’ Schedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift

๐Ÿ’™ Why Join Mercy?

We offer more than just a job โ€” we offer a career with purpose, growth, and support. As a Mercy caregiver, youโ€™ll enjoy:

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Tuition reimbursement โ€“ Up to $2,000 for continuing education
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Health, dental, and vision insurance โ€“ Starting day one
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Paid parental leave for new parents
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ 401(k) with employer match
  • ๐Ÿค Paid time off for volunteering
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Career development opportunities
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง $100 monthly contribution to eligible co-workers enrolled in Dependent Care FSA

๐Ÿฉบ What Youโ€™ll Do

As a Medical Assistant in Primary Care, youโ€™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

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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 โ€“ MA

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Certification: BLS required within 90 days of hire
  • โญ Preferred Experience: 6+ months in clinical healthcare, ideally in primary care

Primary Care โ€“ 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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