Medical Assistant/LPN Clive FM

Trinity Health • Clive, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing medical assistance and potentially LPN duties within a clinic setting. The position is full-time with a day shift. Responsibilities include cross-coverage in other clinic areas, equipment maintenance, and participation in performance improvement projects. The Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to recognize urgent/emergent patient needs, understands payor regulations, and manages the electronic medical record effectively. They facilitate interdisciplinary communication, assess patient learning needs, and provide accurate information to patients and families. The role also involves assisting with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, documenting patient interactions, and performing basic medical assistant functions under supervision. Maintaining the professional appearance of exam rooms and managing supplies are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• 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).
• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.
• Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others.
• Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
• Performs basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains supplies in assigned area

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree