Advanced Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Logan, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community. As an Advanced Medical Assistant (AMA), you will be an indispensable clinical partner, elevating patient care and optimizing physician efficiency through advanced support. Every day, you will expertly manage clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), accurately perform ancillary healthcare services, and execute specific physician instructions, ensuring precise and efficient patient visits. To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical proficiency with exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for electronic health records, and a proactive approach to supporting high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP), upon hire
Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship, upon hire
Medication Aide: NE, within 90 Days
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant experience
High School Graduate or equivalent, upon hire

Responsibilities

Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
Accompany the physician into the exam room for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care including, but not limited to, chief complaint, history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the physician.
Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.