Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is hiring a CMA/RMA in a full-time, on-site role in Pleasant Hill, IA. The position requires clinical support, accurate documentation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate must obtain CMA or RMA certification within the first year, hold BLS, and complete mandatory abuse reporting training within three months of hire. Prior clinic experience is preferred and the facility emphasizes professional patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within three months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and assesses emergency needs of patients and initiates appropriate emergency procedures.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and collaborates with health care team.
• Documents all patient interactions accurately and legibly in the patient record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Maintains aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications.
• Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures) under physician supervision.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient education

Education

CMA or RMA certification

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter abuse training

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• 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
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in patient 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 nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, etc), under direction and supervision of physician.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains supply inventory and stocks supplies in various work areas.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Misc. office duties (i.e. copying, filing, retrieval of films/medical records)
• Assists with nursing chart audits.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.