CMA/LPN

Trinity Health; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Carlisle, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front-line care and support in a busy clinic. You will room patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures, perform EKGs, and help with prior authorizations and charting in the electronic medical record (AEHR).

This role requires CMA or RMA certification within the first year and BLS certification, with clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAAHP/ABHES-accredited medical assistant program.
• CMA or RMA certification must be obtained within the first year.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs.
• Assist with procedures and EKGs; manage test results.
• Handle prior authorizations and chart in AEHR.
• Maintain aseptic technique and accurate documentation.

Skills

Experience in clinic/physician office

BLS certification

Strong patient communication

Education

CAAHP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification within first year

BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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.