Primary Care Assistant - LPN
Company: Mercy
Location: Rogers
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Discover Your Purpose with Us!
Job Overview: Under the guidance of the primary care operations
team, the Primary Care Patient Care LPN collaborates closely with
our Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, effective, and
patient-centered care. This role involves partnering with patients,
healthcare providers, and other clinical team members to enhance
quality outcomes for all individuals. Responsibilities will be
carried out in alignment with our mission, values, and service
standards. Position Information: What Sets Us Apart Our mission is
straightforward: we embody a healing ministry through compassionate
care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that align with
the unique talents of individuals—roles that not only utilize your
skills but also resonate with your passion. Join us and find out
why we have been recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of
the “Top 100 Places to Work.” Role Summary: In this position, you
will be essential in providing compassionate, patient-focused care.
Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for
appointments, performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs,
reconciling medications, and assisting with in-office procedures.
LPNs in our organization play a crucial role in closing care gaps,
administering vaccines, and ensuring precise documentation to
foster quality outcomes. If you are enthusiastic about teamwork,
nurturing patient relationships, and making a meaningful impact in
daily care, this opportunity is for you! Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate patient care and cultivate strong relationships in
partnership with Primary Care Providers. Prepare and organize
examination rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies
are available for patient visits. Escort patients to examination
rooms and prepare them for treatment with professionalism and
respect. Complete the rooming process: document chief complaints,
take vital signs, review medical history and allergies, reconcile
medications, and address care gaps (e.g., screenings and preventive
measures). Assist with in-office testing, including blood draws,
EKGs, oxygen studies, mental status evaluations, and point-of-care
testing. Administer vaccines and injections within your scope of
practice and support providers during procedures. Input orders,
schedule follow-up appointments, and ensure accurate documentation
in our electronic health record system. Work collaboratively with
providers and the care team to monitor and coordinate care plans,
ensuring an excellent patient experience. Perform additional tasks
as assigned to support clinical operations. Qualifications:
Education: Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
Licensure: Active LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in the
state of practice. Preferred Experience: At least 6 months of
clinical healthcare experience, ideally in a primary care setting.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively as part of
a team and collaborate with all members of the care team. Strong
written and verbal communication skills. Customer service-oriented
with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Positive
attitude and flexibility. Attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks independently within
the scope of practice with minimal supervision. Physical
Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds
regularly. Prolonged standing and walking required during each
shift. Capability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to
fulfill job duties. We Provide Excellent Benefits: From day one, we
offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, paid time
off, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement plans
for eligible team members working 32 hours or more per pay period.
Join Us in Our Healing Mission: Our supportive community will be
with you every step of the way, especially during challenging
times. You will have the chance to innovate new care models and
transform the healthcare experience through advanced technology and
creative procedures. We are expanding to better serve our
communities. Be a part of this journey with us. Are You a Good Fit
for Us? Compassion and professionalism are at the core of our
values. A positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy align
perfectly with our mission and vision. We are collaborative and
willing to go the extra mile to provide exceptional care—that’s
part of our commitment. If this resonates with you, we encourage
you to apply. Why Choose Us? From the very beginning, we offer
outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, and matched retirement
plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice is valued. Here,
you will help shape the future of healthcare through innovation,
technology, and compassion. As we grow, you will grow with us.
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