Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination. You will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• 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.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Requirements

• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP), upon hire. Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if the program included a formal externship.
• Certification as one of the following, upon hire:
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (NHA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
  • National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (AMT)
  • Registered Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant (MMCI)
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification, upon hire.
• Medication Aide certification in Nebraska, within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Medical assistant experience (preferred).

About the Workplace

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. CHI Health Missouri Valley strives to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents—children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends, and neighbors—and is proud to offer healthcare services close to home within this community.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: up to $5,000 for eligible new hires.
• Educational Assistance: up to $8,000 for eligible new hires.

Pay

$18.96 - $26.78 per hour.