CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About The Position
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is dedicated to providing exceptional and accessible health care services throughout the community. EIHC is a collaborative team committed to the wellness and excellence of care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. The organization believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of its diverse community, promoting health equity and viewing healthcare as a right. EIHC fosters a collaborative environment where ethical action, ownership, problem-solving, and positive outcomes are valued. They are seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to serve the needs of the community within an evolving, high-performance culture.
Requirements
- Completion of Medical Assistant program at an accredited institution required.
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) required.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant Credential from American Medical Technologists.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a medical clinic preferred.
- EMR experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide general medical care and select patient care tasks, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Provides individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding as delegated by the RN or Provider.
- Assists providers with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Responsible for maintaining exam rooms organized, clean, and stocked with required supplies and equipment for each visit.
- Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Correctly labels specimens.
- Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition.
- Administers medications according to orders from a provider, following the six (6) rights of medication administration. Intravenous therapy is excluded.
- Assists providers with procedures by providing pre and post-procedural care, participating in the Time Out, and intra-procedural support.
- Follows standard precautions with all patients for proper infection control; correctly follows medical and surgical aseptic technique when indicated.
- Make follow up calls as requested by the provider. Direct calls requiring assessment to an RN or Provider.
Benefits
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 2 Floating Holidays
- Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Volunteer Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with 4% Employer Match
- Employee Clothing Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club
- Parental Leave
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (Select Positions)
- FTCA Malpractice Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
