Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Care

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Medical Assistant for Sylvania Medical Services. The role provides indirect and direct patient care under provider supervision, including taking vitals, documenting needs, and assisting with care planning in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate will meet MA certification timelines and complete required externship/training, contributing to compassionate, high-quality patient care within a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• Externship/clinical lab training completed.
• 1 year MA experience preferred.
• Active Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of start date (ABR-OE acceptable; see state rules).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and prep.
• Measure vitals and document in medical records.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect specimens and prepare for testing.
• Explain treatments and instructions to patients.
• Maintain sterile instruments.
• Perform routine office duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Medication administration

Blood draw

Lab specimen prep

Patient education

Sterilization

Office duties

Communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Enrollment in MA program

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Medical Assistant for Sylvania Medical Services. The role provides indirect and direct patient care under provider supervision, including taking vitals, documenting needs, and assisting with care planning in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate will meet MA certification timelines and complete required externship/training, contributing to compassionate, high-quality patient care within a faith-based health system.