CMA - Care Connections - Part-Time

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support the Care Connections Clinic. The role involves administering medications under RN supervision, collecting patient histories and vitals, triaging calls, and assisting front office duties to ensure smooth patient flow in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification, at least one year in a medical office, and training as a mandatory reporter.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• 1 year of experience working in a medical office is preferred.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training is required before start or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral, SubQ and IM medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Measures patient statistics including vitals, height and weight.
• Triages phone calls and obtains medical records; assists front office staff with scheduling.
• Maintains inventory and orders office and clinical supplies and instruments.

Skills

Medical office experience

Medication administration basics

Patient flow coordination

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Mandatory reporter training (Iowa)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours20SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing administrative and clinical duties in an outpatient setting including limited medication administration in the outpatient setting.Job DescriptionJob DutiesAdministers oral, SubQ and IM medications under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure.Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight.Manages room turnover and patient flow.Collects health history and medication list.Escribes orders.Prepares patient for physician's exam.Instructs patients as directed by the RN or Physician.Performs office duties including triaging phone calls and obtaining medical recordsPractices standard precautions.Maintains inventory in rooms and orders office and clinical supplies and instruments.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Department Specific DutiesCare Connections ClinicWorks with RN assisting with patient care and flow.Assists front office staff with duties including scanning and scheduling patients.Answers phone calls.Completes insurance authorizations as indicated for patient medications or other medical needs.Uses Cover My Meds and DPMP as indicated.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of administrative and clinical functions in a physician office setting.Healing Center - General knowledge and understanding of anatomy, the diagnosis process, pharmacology (drug classifications side effects, interactions), physiology, lab values, sterilization techniques and safe administration of medications.Mercy Center for Memory Health - Adaptability to communicate in ways to best serve the population in the Memory Clinic. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interact with the patient population of adults and people living with dementia. Ability to connect and communicate with care partners. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.Professional ExperienceOne year experience working in a medical office setting preferred.Mercy Center for Memory Health - Dementia knowledge preferred.EducationEducation sufficient to obtain Medical Assistant certification.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCertified Medical Assistant required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Physical RequirementsMedium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.