Summary Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Medical Assistant! Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family. Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Assistant & Medical Office Specialist New Hires! Effective January 1, 2026 and expires May 31, 2026. Applicable only for MA & MOS positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to. Responsibilities The Medical Assistant I demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served by their department. Additionally, the MAI demonstrates competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care to specific patients. Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing procedures. Operates, maintains and calibrates all equipment. The following duties fall under the responsibility of the Medical Assistant but are not limited to: Setting up and assisting with office procedures Chaperone providers during patient examination Taking pre-op and post-op photos of patients Maintaining surgical instruments and transporting instruments to Central Sterile (CSS) Processing surgical specimens and transporting them to Pathology Maintaining and stocking exam rooms ordering clinical supplies Completing FMLA and Disability forms Cleaning and resetting exam rooms Travel to satellite locations as needed Take patient vital signs, record medical histories, and update electronic health records (EHR). Administer injections, blood draws, and immunizations as directed by healthcare providers. (on-site training provided) Perform basic laboratory tests, including specimen collection and processing. Provide patient education and instructions as directed by healthcare providers. Requirements Education and Work Experience:
Living the traditions, visions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City is a regional medical center that meets the needs of residents in a 33-county area of western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.
In addition to the main hospital in Sioux City, Mercy-Sioux City owns rural hospitals in Primghar, Iowa, and Oakland, Nebraska, manages hospitals in Pender, Nebraska and Hawarden, Iowa, and operates a primary care clinic network, specialty care clinics and home health services. Mercy also partners with other community healthcare providers to sponsor a regional cancer center, paramedic services, hospice services, a freestanding surgery center and a variety of other health services.
Mercy has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care.