Medical Assistant - Freemont, Full Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking Medical Assistants to support providers in outpatient clinics, delivering direct and indirect patient care with professionalism and courtesy. The MA will assist with clinical procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

New hires will train at the Mercy MA Clinic Academy, must hold a High School diploma and BLS, and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous manner.
• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support providers in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Multi-tasking

Patient-centered care

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Clinic Academy training

BLS certification

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 And Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

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 And Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.

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.

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. P
• 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.