Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) to provide compassionate, high-quality care that supports patient well-being and recovery. You will perform general patient care, assist in screenings, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes.

You will greet patients, record vital signs, review allergies and medications, collect specimens, prepare medications or vaccines, and follow clinic workflows.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES/CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Complete Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reasons for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program

Medication Aide 40-hour course (or current/valid)

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

CHI Health Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) to provide compassionate, high-quality care that supports patient well-being and recovery. You will perform general patient care, assist in screenings, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes.

You will greet patients, record vital signs, review allergies and medications, collect specimens, prepare medications or vaccines, and follow clinic workflows.