Certified Medical Assistant, ORA ASC

ORA Orthopedics; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ORA Orthopedics in Bettendorf, Iowa is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a busy ASC team. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while protecting patient privacy.

A CMA certificate and BLS are required or must be obtained within six months. The position is full-time with standard business hours, and prior healthcare or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• Completion of a 500/720-hour CMA course.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist patients up to 300 lbs.
• Standing and walking a minimum of 6 hours out of 8 hours.
• Prior customer service experience is preferred and good communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.

Skills

BLS certification

Healthcare experience preferred

Excellent communication skills

Customer service experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant course 500/720 hours

Job description

Title: Patient Care Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City: Bettendorf

State: Iowa

We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be your best every day.

Position Responsibilities:

In this position, you'll be responsible for providing direct care for patients and families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist nursing personnel with patient care activities and helping in maintaining a clean and safe environment. ORA holds all of our staff members accountable for providing high level care, maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations. As a member of our ASC team, you're actively involved in work that makes a significant difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in the healthcare setting is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or it must be obtained within the first 6 months of hire date. Completion of a 500/720-hour Certified Medical Assistant course. Ability to lift up to 50lbs and assist in lifting patients up to 300lbs. Standing and walking a minimum of 6 hours out of 8 hours. Prior customer service experience is preferred. Displays excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and computer skills. Candidates must possess the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, as well as communicate and interact with patients and their families clearly and effectively.

ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities' largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider, proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, and more. For more information on our practice, visit our website at www.qcora.com.