Medical Assistant - FT, Days, Primary Care Clinic

Southeast Hospital; Mount Auburn (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. You will assist with clinical procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

In this full-time outpatient role at the Primary Care Clinic, you’ll collaborate with a team, follow clinic policies, and uphold Mercy’s standards of care while delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attend MA Clinic Academy training.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One year of experience in outpatient/ambulatory care setting.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support physicians and clinical staff within defined scope of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Outpatient procedures

Patient-centered care

Population diversity

Education

High school diploma

MA Clinic Academy training

Medical Assistant program

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

Location

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• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Clinical Support
• Other Allied Health
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR263520

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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

Mercy Hospital Southeast - Primary Care Clinic

Location

817 S MT Auburn

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Days Mon- Fri 8am-4:30PM

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• 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?

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.

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