Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Admin & PTO

Great River Health Systems; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide accurate information to visitors and callers, perform pre-certifications, scheduling, and administrative tasks in a busy outpatient setting.

The role includes taking vital signs, drawing blood, preparing patients for exams, assisting clinicians, and maintaining medical records, with a focus on patient care under physician or APP direction.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• BCLS & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 days required.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter - DHS within 180 days required.
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - DHS within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Collect blood, tissue or other specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Schedule patients for tests or admission and explain treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures, including injections or sutures.
• Record vital signs, medical histories, and exam information in records.
• Schedule appointments and manage office records.
• Handle general office duties and routine lab tests as directed by physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate/degree

Job description

Great River Health Systems in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide accurate information to visitors and callers, perform pre-certifications, scheduling, and administrative tasks in a busy outpatient setting.

The role includes taking vital signs, drawing blood, preparing patients for exams, assisting clinicians, and maintaining medical records, with a focus on patient care under physician or APP direction.