Float Nurse (Certified Medical Assistant) - Internal Medicine

Medical Associates Clinic; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

PTO 24 days

FSA for medical

Life and disability insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic Internal Medicine department seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for a float role across East/West Campus. The position emphasizes data collection, patient care, and collaboration with physicians to support busy practices.

Ideal candidates will have CMA certification (or eligible within 6 months), 3 months to 1 year of related experience, and a commitment to excellent patient care. Competitive benefits and schedule flexibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience: From three months to one year in similar role.
• Education: Two-year college degree or certification; CMA/CCMA/RMA eligible within 6 months.
• Interpersonal: Trust, diplomacy, and tact with patients and team.
• Other Skills: CMA certification or valid LPN licensure; basic keyboarding; PPE and BLS biannually.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data, perform tests, review records, and coordinate with providers.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the care plan.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff to support wellness and education.
• Document care provided and assist with medical records integrity.
• Help with reimbursable tasks, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked office environment.
• Be flexible to cover other duties and participate in meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Hardworking

Self-motivated

Efficient time management

Willingness to jump in

Commitment to patient care

Education

Two-year degree or related certification

Job description

The Internal Medicine department at Medical Associates is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to help support our providers' fast-paced practices in a float role throughout the department!

Skills/Experience that Ideal Candidates have

• Hardworking
• Self-motivated
• Efficient time management skills
• Willingness to jump in
• Commitment to excellent patient care

Schedule

Between the hours of 7:30am - 5pm, schedule flexibility is required.

4 days per week, no weekends, no holidays!

Location

Floating between East and West Campus with one being your primary location!

Benefits Package includes

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Job Duties

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience.

Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Must possess a current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (e.g., CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT) or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills - Completion of certification as a Medical Assistant is required or valid LPN licensure required. Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.