Clinic Health Assistant (CMA/LPN/RN) – Evening/Night Shift

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and mid-level providers in all aspects of patient care. The role includes rooming patients, taking histories and vitals, performing venipuncture, EKGs, and basic lab specimen collection under standing orders.

Responsibilities cover patient education, discharge planning, lab coordination, and medication management within Mercy’s safety guidelines. Certification and BLS are required, with training in mandated reporter compliance.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter training on dependent/child abuse and on adult abuse is required.
• One year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination, reviews histories, allergies, medications and vitals.
• Orders/administers injections and collects specimens for lab testing per standing orders.
• Provides patient instruction using education materials and discharges patients from the exam room.
• Manages test results communication and treatment instructions with patients.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures (EKGs) and treatments (nebulizers) as directed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and documents in the EHR system.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

Nebulizer

Spirometry

Pharmacology

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Nebulizers

Spirometers

EKG machines

EHR software

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and mid-level providers in all aspects of patient care. The role includes rooming patients, taking histories and vitals, performing venipuncture, EKGs, and basic lab specimen collection under standing orders.

Responsibilities cover patient education, discharge planning, lab coordination, and medication management within Mercy’s safety guidelines. Certification and BLS are required, with training in mandated reporter compliance.