Medical Assistant - Float Pool - PRN, Part Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking Medical Assistants to support providers in outpatient clinics, delivering direct and indirect patient care, documenting accurately, and providing administrative support to keep daily operations smooth.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, complete MA Clinic Academy, BLS, and ideally graduate from an accredited MA program; one year outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care in outpatient setting.
• Accurate documentation and administrative support.
• Support clinical procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care with courtesy and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in EHR.
• Assist with clinical procedures as assigned by providers.
• Support daily clinic operations and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Outpatient procedures

Patient-centered care

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma

MA Clinic Academy training

BLS certification

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

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.

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.