CMA/LPN

Trinity Health; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Iowa seeks a Medical Assistant to room patients, measure vital signs, obtain blood samples and perform EKGs. You will work under providers, document in AEHR and support the care team with routine nursing duties.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited MA program, CMA or RMA within the first year, and a current BLS. Clinic experience preferred; an equal opportunity employer welcoming diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHP or ABHES.
• CMA or RMA certification within the first year of employment.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three months.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training completed within three months.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures and blood draws.
• Perform EKGs and manage related tests per provider orders.
• Document patient interactions accurately in the EMR/EHR system.
• Handle front-line duties and contribute to care coordination.
• Maintain exam/procedure rooms and supplies, ensuring aseptic technique.
• Cross-coverage in other clinic areas as needed.
• Follow equipment maintenance protocols and participate in improvement projects.

Skills

Vital signs

Rooming patients

EKG administration

Patient communication

Education

CAAHP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification within first year

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Nursing position for rooming patients, patient call backs, vital signs, prior authorizations, blood draws, performing ekg's, working all worklists in AEHR including overdue orders. All nursing clinical duties.

Medical Assistant

• Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
• Performs basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains supplies in assigned area

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.