Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under direct supervision, participates in the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring and recording blood pressure, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and other measures as directed by established protocols. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

What you will Do:   

• Greets patients and visitors Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtains and records vital signs including by not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.   Additionally, individuals may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record)
• Attend and participate in medical assistant classroom education. Meet the requirements for coursework as assigned, including completing assignments as scheduled.

Hours/Schedule:  

Full-Time Day Shift (1.0 FTE)

Program starts January 2026 through Mercy College

Minimum Qualifications: 

- High School Degree required.

Ministry/Facility Information:   MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:   

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Area Level III Trauma Center and accredited chest pain center   
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation   
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation   

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.   

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.    

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will