Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Admin Expert

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee Discounts including carRental

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, 
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Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D,

Job summary

Great River Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide accurate patient information and support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy healthcare setting in Iowa. You will pre-certify with insurance, maintain EMR records, collect specimens, assist physicians, and help with scheduling and billing.

The role involves varied responsibilities from taking vitals to assisting with injections, preparing rooms, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1-3 years of medical office experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid per American Heart Association within 60 days.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter within 180 days.
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter within 180 days.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely information to visitors and callers.
• Pre-certify with insurance companies; file and schedule.
• Maintain records in the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Collect blood, samples, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatments and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist providers with office procedures and patient exams.
• Complete routine office duties and insurance forms.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Great River Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide accurate patient information and support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy healthcare setting in Iowa. You will pre-certify with insurance, maintain EMR records, collect specimens, assist physicians, and help with scheduling and billing.

The role involves varied responsibilities from taking vitals to assisting with injections, preparing rooms, and ensuring smooth patient flow.