Advanced Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus: up to $4,800

Educational Assistance: up to $8,000

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking an Advanced Medical Assistant to join our Nebraska City clinic. You will manage clinical documentation in the EMR, perform ancillary services, and support physicians to optimize patient visits.

The role requires evaluating vital signs, reviewing medications and allergies, and assisting with exam-room documentation. A strong attention to detail and proactive patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; externship is considered for some programs.
• Program accreditation by other bodies may be considered if externship included.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent required upon hire; multiple certs acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care following clinic workflows.
• Greet and prepare patients, record vital signs, review allergies and medications, complete screening questionnaires.
• Document all aspects of care in the EMR during patient visits as directed by the physician.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Education

CMA/CCMA/AAMA certifications

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Advanced Medical Assistant (AMA), you will be an indispensable clinical partner, elevating patient care and optimizing physician efficiency through advanced support.

Every day, you will expertly manage clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), accurately perform ancillary healthcare services, and execute specific physician instructions, ensuring precise and efficient patient visits.

To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical proficiency with exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for electronic health records, and a proactive approach to supporting high-quality patient care.

• 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.
• Accompany the physician into the exam room for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care including, but not limited to, chief complaint, history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the physician.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

We are offering up to $4,800 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $8,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP), upon hire and
• Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship, upon hire and
• Medication Aide: NE, within 90 Days and
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Medical assistant experience and
• High School Graduate or equivalent, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.

Pay Range

$18.96 - $26.78 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.