Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting medical providers, and ensuring the efficient operation of a clinic, focusing on patient experience and adherence to medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, documenting subjective and objective data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Perform nursing care in accordance with Chapter Six of the Code of Iowa, ensuring a safe and clean environment
• Communicate patient information, problems, needs, or status changes to providers verbally or via EMR
• Provide basic patient education and applicable handouts, explaining lab/diagnostic tests
• Administer medications or treatments per scope of practice and provider orders, utilizing proper procedures and infection control
• Utilize universal precautions for specimen collection (venipuncture, cultures) and patient care
• Perform lab/diagnostic testing as ordered, report critical values immediately, and maintain lab/diagnostic test logs
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and the PHC Corporate Compliance Program
• Assist with phone calls, updating computer information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records
• Anticipate and prepare exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, assisting with exams and procedures

Requirements

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited program
• Current Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant from AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NHA
• Excellent customer service skills
• Phlebotomy skills
• Computer literacy including EMR, Microsoft Office, and internet
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification
• Current Mandatory Reporter Certification approved for the State of Iowa
• Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited program
• Entry level

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications