Primary Care Assistant-LPN (34006N)
@ MercyPrimary Care Assistant-LPN (34006N)
About the job
Mercy offers a caring, collaborative team environment focusing on quality, support, and growth. This role involves providing clinical support in primary care, including testing, vaccinations, and patient preparation, with excellent benefits and career development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certification in BLS
- 6+ months clinical healthcare
- Active LPN license (LPN option)
- Active MA certification (MA option)
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to work with diverse patients
- Teamplayer attitude
- Desire to grow in healthcare
Full job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Job Profile SummaryUnder 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:
Earn Your MA Certification with Mercy!
Primary Care Medical Assistant/ LPN Option
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.
Similar jobs in St. Louis, US
- M
Primary Care Assistant-LPN (34006N)
Mercy · Saint Louis, MO, United States
Posted 5 days ago - M
Primary Care - Medical Assistant
Mercy · Chesterfield, MO, United States
Posted 2 days ago - M
Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Mercy · St. Louis, MO, United States
Posted 5 days ago - M
Primary Care Medical Assistant
Mercy · Eureka, MO, United States
Posted 1 day ago - M
Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy · Arnold, MO, United States
Posted 4 days ago - M
Primary Care Medical Assistant- MA - Float
Mercy · Saint Louis, MO, United States
Posted 1 day ago