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Certified Medical Assistant

CHI Health Missouri Valley Missouri Valley, Iowa
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The posted compensation range of $17.89 - $24.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-382672 Employment Type Full Time Department Family Practice Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm Remote No Category Medical Assistant
Overview
For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.
Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction of the health care provider, the medical assistant participates in delivery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.

  2. Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.

  3. Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.

  4. Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.

  5. Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.

  6. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

  7. Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

  8. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.

  9. Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.

  10. Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).  


Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Active status on Nebraska Medication Aide Registry within 90 days of hire.


Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA).


Basic Life Support (BLS).

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Language ability- ability to read and comprehend written and oral communication.


Math ability- ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


Reasoning ability- ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.


Computer skills- ability to operate and navigate applicable computer programs.


Clinical ability- ability to demonstrate competency in job related functions according to organizational standards.

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