Certified Medical Assistant — Family Medicine & Pediatrics

Eastern Iowa Health Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Plan Options Start

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with 4% Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for family medicine or pediatrics. The role is full-time or part-time with a salary range of $20.80-$34.32 per hour, depending on experience.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to health equity for all in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program at an accredited institution.
• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from the AAMA or RMA credential from AMT.
• Previous experience in a medical clinic and EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care and select patient care tasks with the team.
• Educate patients and families appropriate for age and diagnosis as delegated by RN/Provider.
• Assist providers with visits; place patients in rooms and record vital signs.
• Maintain exam rooms, stocked with required supplies and equipment.
• Perform clinical tests (blood glucose, rapid HIV, influenza, strep) and label specimens.
• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications per orders; follow six rights; IV therapy not included.
• Assist with procedures and provide pre/post procedural care.
• Follow infection control and aseptic technique standards.
• Make follow-up calls and route urgent assessments to RN/Provider.

Skills

BLS Certification

EMR experience

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for family medicine or pediatrics. The role is full-time or part-time with a salary range of $20.80-$34.32 per hour, depending on experience.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to health equity for all in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.