Float Certified Medical Assistant

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Educational requirements:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is required if applicable.
  • A successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or a current/valid Medication Aide certification by the state agency is required if applicable.
• Certifications:
  • A Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification is required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.
  • Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served must be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Vehicles and licenses:
  • A valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License is required, and the candidate must meet MercyOne’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • The candidate must be at least 18 years old and eligible to drive under Iowa state law.
  • The candidate must have reliable transportation to and from multiple worksites in the MercyOne Medical Group.
• Skills and abilities:
  • The candidate must be able to work with a variety of individuals and personalities, be flexible and adaptable.
• Experience:
  • Two years of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectally, ophthalmically, and/or inhalantly.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protect patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, MA Lead, or as requested by healthcare providers.