Medical Assistant — Clinic Care & Patient Education

Primary Health Care, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Eight paid holidays

License reimbursement

CE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Pet insurance discount

Priderewards program

Job summary

Primary Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant for the East Side Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, with a Monday 8 AM–5 PM schedule and potential weekend shift differentials.

Experience in a clinic setting is preferred. Mileage reimbursement and out-of-town bonuses may apply. The position may require floating to other PHC clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of MA/related clinical experience or MA program completion.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse team and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office and EHR systems.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers and Mandatory Reporter for Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Patient Care Team to provide healthcare in a clinic setting.
• Prepare for exams and assist providers, manage patient rooming and vitals.
• Document care in the EHR and process prior authorizations/referrals.
• Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA and administers meds/treatments as ordered.
• Educate patients appropriately for age/learning needs.
• Monitor supplies and maintain infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Organization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program completion

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant for the East Side Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, with a Monday 8 AM–5 PM schedule and potential weekend shift differentials.

Experience in a clinic setting is preferred. Mileage reimbursement and out-of-town bonuses may apply. The position may require floating to other PHC clinics.