Clinic Medical Assistant Trainee — Patient Care & Admin

Primary Health Care Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

License reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical, dental, & vision

Life & disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Insurance: supplemental

Pet insurance

PHC Pride rewards

Job summary

Primary Health Care Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant or Trainee to support clinical care and administrative duties in a PHC clinic. This role works 20 hours weekly with specific shifts and may cover other PHC clinics as needed.

The position offers a $5.00 hourly shift differential for eligible shifts; mileage reimbursement and travel bonuses may apply. Training is provided for Trainees over about 6 months in on-the-job settings.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, certificate, or Associate degree in Medical Assisting or high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must obtain within 90 days of employment: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Must obtain within 90 days of employment: Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse (Iowa).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with assigned Patient Care Team to provide healthcare in a clinic setting.
• Prepares for exam/procedure and assists provider, facilitates patient rooming and intake with vitals.
• Documents patient care in the electronic health record and processes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA guidelines and administers medications, immunizations, and treatments as per orders.
• Provides patient education appropriate to age and learning needs.
• Performs quality controls, pre-cleaning, and restocking of supplies; evaluates inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Professionalism

Education

Medical Assisting credential/AA/certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Health Care Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant or Trainee to support clinical care and administrative duties in a PHC clinic. This role works 20 hours weekly with specific shifts and may cover other PHC clinics as needed.

The position offers a $5.00 hourly shift differential for eligible shifts; mileage reimbursement and travel bonuses may apply. Training is provided for Trainees over about 6 months in on-the-job settings.