Medical Assistant - Day Shift with Meaningful Patient Care

Best Care; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in daily activities, phlebotomy, injections, and medical order entry. This role involves preparing exam rooms, scheduling tests, and managing patient communications in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include patient education, triage, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering to HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with half of nursing courses completed required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to type and document patient information accurately.
• HIPAA understanding and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations, phlebotomy, injections, and medication entries.
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment; stock supplies.
• Perform telephone triage and relay information to providers.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and manage patient communications.
• Ensure accurate documentation and order entry in patient records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Time management

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant program

Nursing student (half completed)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in daily activities, phlebotomy, injections, and medical order entry. This role involves preparing exam rooms, scheduling tests, and managing patient communications in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include patient education, triage, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering to HIPAA.