Medical Assistant Iowa Heart Part-time

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, day shift position for a Medical Assistant at Iowa Heart. The role involves performing general patient care, preparing patients for appointments, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, performing routine tests, scheduling diagnostic procedures, communicating test results, maintaining equipment and exam rooms, documenting patient care, and ensuring patient safety and privacy. The position also requires adherence to safety checklists and quality controls, and escalating non-routine issues as needed. The employer, Trinity Health, is a large not-for-profit, faith-based health care system committed to honoring the dignity of every person and embracing diversity. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.
May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
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 the population served within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).