Medical Assistant/ LPN Pediatric Urgent Care

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

About the role

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Deliver patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, and documentation.
• Absorb and assist with various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry).
• Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under the direction of providers.
• Prepare and organize patient charts with necessary information.
• File dictations and ensure completion of all required documentation.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care.
• Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information.
• Absorb and assist with patient outreach for overdue visits, labs, and referrals.
• Cook up physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications.
• Schedule and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring 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.
• Assure accurate and complete messages to appropriate personnel.
• Absorb and assist with training, orienting, and supporting new colleagues.
• Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
• 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).
• Absorb and assure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• 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 listed for a Medical Assistant with their corresponding listed certification provider within one year of hire:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Provided by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Provided by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Assistant (NCMA). Provided by the National Center for Competency Testing
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMA). Provided by the American Medical Certification Association
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Provided by the National Health Career Association
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA). Provided by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NPCE MA. Provided by the 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 and in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.
• Must have a valid First Aid certification.
• Must have a valid HIPAA certification.
• Must have a valid EMT certification.
• Must have a valid CNA certification.
• Must have a valid LVN certification.
• Must have a valid RN certification.
• Must have a valid PA certification.
• Must have a valid NP certification.
• Must have a valid PTA certification.
• Must have a valid OT certification.
• Must have a valid PT certification.
• Must have a valid SLP certification.
• Must have a valid CHC certification.
• Must have a valid CHW certification.
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