Operations - Hospitalist , Full Time

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to manage clerical tasks, data and financial processes, and department operations. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and communication skills to support day‑to‑day functions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent healthcare experience, 3–5 years in an office setting, and proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in an applicable field or equivalent healthcare experience with strong computer skills.
• Experience: 3–5 years in an office setting focusing on Certification/Registration.
• Requires strong oral and written communication; ability to follow instructions and read manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with database management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, data and financial management and operational coordination for the department.
• Exercise independent judgment and handle confidential information.
• Prioritize work, manage time and materials efficiently, and support suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Reading manuals

Numerical ability

Time management

Customer service

Data management

Supplier management

Contractor management

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Data management training

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Database management

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This position provides the necessary clerical, data and financial management, and operational coordination for the department. Utilizes exceptional organizational, customer service and communication skills. Exercises independent judgment and confidentiality in assisting with operational details.

Position Details:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in an applicable field required, or equivalent experience in health care; with strong computer skills and knowledge.


• Experience: 3 to 5 years minimum working in an office setting in Certification/Registration

Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Requires strong oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers and follow instructions.


• Verbal ability required to read and understand manuals. Numerical ability required to make calculations.


• Ability to prioritize work assignments, conceptualize and formulate finished product.


• Ability to performance manage suppliers and contractors.


• Requires proficient and proven knowledge and use of various computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.


• Must have experience with database management.


• Ability to manage time and materials efficiently.


• Requires exceptional customer service skills and ability to achieve department goals.


• Ability to adapt and re-set goals for rapidly changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: 2 or more years of formal training in data management, accounting, purchasing, or office management.


• Trained in the use of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.


• Experience: 5 or more years working as an office manager or department assistant in a healthcare environment.

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.