Internal Medicine Clinic: MA/Nurse (Day Shift)

Mercy Physician Services, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care across in-person visits, telehealth, and exam preparation. You will prepare instruments, welcome patients, take histories, perform vital signs, and assist with injections, phlebotomy, and basic procedures under provider direction.

This full-time role requires familiarity with EHR, certification in BLS, and Iowa licensure requirements; one year in a medical office preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Certification in Medical Assisting or nursing licensure required per state regulations.
• BLS certification required per AHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, supplies and exam room for patient visits.
• Room and prepare patient for examination; review histories and vitals.
• Assist with injections, specimen collection and basic procedures under provider supervision.
• Provide patient education using approved materials and discharge planning as directed.
• Manage calls regarding test results and scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Anatomy basics

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Injections

EHR navigation

Team communication

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Nursing Licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care across in-person visits, telehealth, and exam preparation. You will prepare instruments, welcome patients, take histories, perform vital signs, and assist with injections, phlebotomy, and basic procedures under provider direction.

This full-time role requires familiarity with EHR, certification in BLS, and Iowa licensure requirements; one year in a medical office preferred.