Highlights
The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist with both clinical and administrative responsibilities, helping ensure a positive patient experience while maintaining Mercy's commitment to excellence, dignity, respect, and compassionate care.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Des Peres, MO |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.mercy.net/ |
Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Assists the physician and office staff with performance of patient care activities consistent with the established standards of nursing practice. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and co-workers, a caring, friendly, personal and professional
approach is expected. Performs related duties as assigned. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Position Details:
Medical Assistant - Women's Health
Mercy Clinic Women's Health - Des Peres
1000 Des Peres Road, Suite 300, Des Peres, MO
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday
Job Category: Medical Assistant
Join Mercy Women's Health
Mercy Clinic Women's Health is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Medical Assistant to join our growing team at our Des Peres location. This position plays a vital role in supporting physicians and advanced practice providers while delivering exceptional care to women across all stages of life.
As a Medical Assistant, you will assist with both clinical and administrative responsibilities, helping ensure a positive patient experience while maintaining Mercy's commitment to excellence, dignity, respect, and compassionate care.
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant assists physicians and office staff with the performance of patient care activities consistent with established standards of practice. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain vital signs
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Assist providers with office procedures and EKGs
- Administer injections and perform medication reconciliation
- Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
- Enter diagnostic and ancillary orders
- Manage documentation, scanning, and medical record maintenance
- Schedule appointments and process medical record release requests
- Assist with prescription refill requests and in-basket management
- Coordinate referrals and insurance prior authorizations/precertifications
- Stock and prepare exam rooms and maintain medical instruments
- Provide patient education according to clinic policies
- Communicate effectively with physicians, APPs, patients, and team members
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, PPE, Quality, and Safety standards
- Support competency reviews of Medical Assistants as needed
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to provide exceptional patient-centered care
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Preferred
- One year of applicable patient care experience or medical office experience
- Women's Health, OB/GYN, primary care, or specialty clinic experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred
- Candidates with CMA/RMA credentials may be hired into the Certified Medical Assistant title
- Certification must be actively maintained to remain in the Certified Medical Assistant role
- New hires are required to attend Mercy's Medical Assistant Clinic Academy training program
Why Join Mercy?
- Supportive team environment focused on exceptional patient care
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Women's Health providers
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time coworkers
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate healing and service
About the Opportunity
Due to increasing patient volume and provider demand, Mercy Clinic Women's Health is expanding its team. This additional Medical Assistant position will help improve patient access, strengthen provider support, enhance clinic efficiency, and ensure continued delivery of outstanding patient care.
Apply today and become part of Mercy's mission to bring healing and hope through compassionate 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.
About Company
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.