Medical Assistant Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Mercy Council Bluffs Psych Associates Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and support patient assessments in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will collect vitals, assist with testing, review medications, and prepare patients for providers while maintaining documentation and workflow efficiency.

The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, with ongoing on-site training and a

Qualifications

• Graduated from ABHES or CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Current CMA certification or recognition (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA).
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care following clinic workflows.
• Greets patients, records vital signs, reviews allergies and medications, and documents visit reasons.
• Collects and prepares specimens for lab analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

ABHES or CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting program

Tools

AAMA CMA certification

RMA

NCMA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) located at Mercy Council Bluffs Psych Associates Clinic, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care and make critical assessments! You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.

Expectations:

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reasons for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.

We are offering a $4,800 Sign-on Bonus and $8,000 Education Assistance (loan forgiveness) to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
• Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA)
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.