Medical Assistant Ankeny Pediatrics

Trinity Health•Ankeny, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing essential support in a pediatric clinic, with duties potentially spanning various areas of medical assistance. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for recognizing and responding to urgent patient needs, adhering to payor regulations, and managing the electronic medical record. Key functions include facilitating communication within the healthcare team, assessing patient and family understanding of treatment plans, assisting with procedures and diagnostic equipment, maintaining aseptic technique, and accurately documenting patient interactions. The role also requires performing basic medical assistant functions such as taking vital signs, rooming patients, administering immunizations and injections, and maintaining the cleanliness and supply levels of exam rooms.

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 the 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 the population served within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognize urgent/emergent patient needs and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
Function within the guidelines of various payor regulations.
Manage the electronic medical record, including test results, filing, and charging.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and utilize the healthcare team for patient assessment.
Assess and address the learning needs of patients and their families.
Evaluate patient and family understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
Assist with a variety of procedures, exams, and operation of diagnostic equipment (e.g., EKG, spirometry, tympanometry).
Maintain appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
Accurately document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
Report results and pertinent information to patients and healthcare team members.
Perform basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections) under provider supervision.
Maintain professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
Maintain supplies in assigned area.