Certified Medical Assistant - Mercy Family Medicine/Obstetrics

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Mercy Clinics of Northwest Arkansas Until 10/7/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Certified MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care Certified MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

  • New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training. 

  • Must have completed all MA Competencies

Certification:

  • Must actively maintain MA certification. 

  • Caregivers must actively maintain their certification, or they will be transitioned to the Medical Assistant title.

  • Caregivers can be hired as a Certified Medical Assistant if they are a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

  • Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. 

•  Position requires prolonged standing and walking during 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.

About this role

Summary

Assist providers in outpatient care, manage clinical tasks, ensure patient-centered service.

Job title

Certified Medical Assistant - Mercy Family Medicine/Obstetrics

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Northwest Arkansas, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationEHR systemsclinical procedurespatient care

Preferred skills

outpatient experiencemedical assisting certificationoutpatient procedures

Specializations

patient careoutpatientclinical documentationmedical procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site