Medical Assistant/ LPN
MercyOne · Clive, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
About the Role
This is a part-time, day-shift position within a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care through preparation, vital sign collection, and documentation.
- Assist with procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry).
- Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
- Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under provider direction.
- Prepare and organize patient charts with necessary information; file dictations and ensure completion of required documentation.
- Communicate test results and plan of care to patients.
- Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information.
- Conduct patient outreach for overdue visits, labs, and referrals.
- Coordinate physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications.
- Manage patient follow-ups to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational standards and ethical guidelines.
- Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.
- Promote evidence-based resources to optimize nursing practice and patient care.
- Serve as a patient advocate using courteous and professional etiquette.
- Assist in training, orienting, and supporting new colleagues; provide cross-coverage in other clinic areas as needed.
- Document patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed.
- Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensure safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, and Standards of Conduct.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- Must obtain one of the following certifications within one year of hire:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) – American Medical Certification Association
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Health Career Association
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- NPCE MA – National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
- Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative environment.
- Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English.
- Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring; ability to inspire and motivate others.