Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Education Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington/Keokuk, IA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for 40 hours/week in a Mental Health Clinic. The CMA will perform receptionist tasks, assist with patient care, take vital signs, collect specimens, and support physicians with procedures.

The role requires MA certification, accredited program completion, and BLS/First Aid within 60 days. Responsibilities include EMR data entry, scheduling, specimen handling, injections, wound care, and coordinating

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• 1-3 years medical office experience preferred.
• BLS & First Aid (American Heart Association) within 60 days required.
• Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter within 180 days required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Change dressings on wounds and assist with injections.
• Collect blood and other specimens; prepare for testing.
• Explain treatments, medications, and instructions to patients.
• Schedule appointments; handle billing and coding; maintain records.
• Maintain medical records in the EMR system.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians during visits.
• Operate equipment for routine diagnostic tests.

Skills

Medical office experience

EMR systems

Vital signs collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program completion

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington/Keokuk, IA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for 40 hours/week in a Mental Health Clinic. The CMA will perform receptionist tasks, assist with patient care, take vital signs, collect specimens, and support physicians with procedures.

The role requires MA certification, accredited program completion, and BLS/First Aid within 60 days. Responsibilities include EMR data entry, scheduling, specimen handling, injections, wound care, and coordinating