Medical Assistant -Cardiovascular Clinic

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers in an outpatient clinic, delivering direct and indirect patient care with professionalism. You will help with procedures, documentation, and administrative tasks to maintain smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA Clinic Academy training, and EHR proficiency. Experience in ambulatory care and BLS certification for some departments is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification may be required for some departments.
• One year of outpatient or ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and charting.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support clinic workflows and use protective PPE as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of outpatient procedures and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Multitasking

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma

MA Clinic Academy training

ACMA accredited program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Medical Assistants (MA) in the medical office setting supports providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. The MA may assist with clinical procedures, maintains accurate documentation, and provides administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. The MA functions within their defined scope of practice (based on office type clinic/HOD), under supervision, and in alignment with Mercy's mission and standards of care.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:

Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Experience: One year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:

Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and use of clinical equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.