Primary Nurse (Certified Medical Assistant) - General Surgery

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Surgery department at Medical Associates East Campus is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to serve as the primary for one of its Nurse Practitioners. The role is based at the East Campus and involves patient care and office support in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are important; previous surgical experience is a plus.

The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 80 hours per pay period, with no weekends or holidays. Duties include scheduling surgeries, assisting with surgical procedures, using sterile technique, and providing post-operative care, along with rooming patients, collecting vitals and histories, and providing patient education.

Requirements

• Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree, completion of a specialized course of study, or certification at a business or trade school.
• Current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (such as CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT), or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective safety equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy, courtesy, and tact; ability to maintain extensive personal contact, handle sensitive matters, motivate or influence others, and foster sound relationships with outside entities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and assist with surgical procedures using sterile technique; provide post-operative care.
• Room patients, collect vital signs and histories, and provide patient education.
• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, and treatment information; review medical records and confer with the physician to ensure patient needs are met.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medication, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized, and properly supplied office environment; ensure equipment functions safely and properly, and clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Perform additional patient-care duties as needed, provide input on systems to improve care quality, efficiency, and workflow, and participate in required meetings.
• Complete other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or family health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching at 50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay, plus additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible paid time off program: 24 days off per year.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

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