CMA | PRN | Walk-In Clinic

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

17h•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

A Brief Overview Provides accurate and timely information to visitors and callers. Responsibilities include pre-certifying with insurance companies, filing, scheduling, maintaining records in the Electronic Medical Record system, processing patient specimens, and direct patient care. This role assists providers with office procedures. Administrative tasks include scheduling appointments, billing, coding, and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs, documenting medical histories, preparing patients for exams, drawing blood, and administering medications under physician or advanced practice provider direction. Adaptability to varied tasks is essential.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants Required
1-3 years experience in a medical office Preferred
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Certified Medical Assistant Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days Required
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
One Year Certificate from College or Tech School
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
1-3 years Health care experience Preferred
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Improves nursing and healthcare organization job knowledge by maintaining licensure; attending training sessions; reading technical publications.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Licensed Practical Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America) Required
Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
Communication - The ability to listen, understand, and communicate written and verbal information with others.
Attitude and Confidence - Demonstrating optimism, Independence, and assertiveness.
Accountability: Ensures that the work force has the necessary skills to accomplish the work required to achieve the objectives of the department. Partners with Human Resources to develop long-term human resource plans, anticipating future needs and developing employees able to meet those criteria.
Teamwork - Active Participation and seeking ways to help others.
Networking - Collaborates closely with the providers, leadership, coworkers, and other departments in the ambulatory network to improve quality, patient safety and increase efficiency.
Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving - Proactively anticipates, identifies, and solves a wide range of problems, at times using root cause analysis.
Professionalism - Demonstration of good judgement and high standards of ethical conduct.
Empathy - Treat patients, their families and colleagues with courtesy and respect taking into consideration the feelings and emotions of others.
Conflict Resolution - works collaboratively to reach a satisfactory resolution to disputes.
Adaptability - Maintain flexibility and quick response to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.
Initiative and Strong Work Ethic - Demonstrates strong ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills and initiative to improve processes.
Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required
Qualifications: Annual competency and CBL modules to be completed by due date.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in a medical office Preferred
1-3 years Health care experience Preferred
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide accurate and timely information to visitors and callers.
Pre-certifying with insurance companies
Filing
Scheduling
Maintaining records in the Electronic Medical Record system
Processing patient specimens
Direct patient care
Assists providers with office procedures
Scheduling appointments
Billing
Coding
Maintaining medical records
Taking and recording vital signs
Documenting medical histories
Preparing patients for exams
Drawing blood
Administering medications under physician or advanced practice provider direction