Outpatient Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an outpatient setting, delivering direct and indirect patient care with courtesy and efficiency. The MA will assist with clinical procedures, maintain clinical documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and completion of MA Clinic Academy; BLS certification is required for Hospital Outpatient Departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. MA Clinic Academy training required for new hires.
• BLS certification required for Hospital Outpatient Departments.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One year of outpatient/ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting.
• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily clinic operations.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

MA Clinic Academy training

BLS Certification

Graduate from accredited MA program

Tools

None

Job description

Mercy seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an outpatient setting, delivering direct and indirect patient care with courtesy and efficiency. The MA will assist with clinical procedures, maintain clinical documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and completion of MA Clinic Academy; BLS certification is required for Hospital Outpatient Departments.