Medical Assistant & LPN: Compassionate Patient Care

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in the United States seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care, prepare charts, administer medications, and coordinate procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting results, educating patients, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting with training and cross-coverage. ACAAHP/ABHES-accredited program and multiple MA certifications are required within 12 months, plus BLS and abuse training.

Qualifications

• Must complete a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHP or ABHES.
• Must obtain CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA/NPCE MA within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows/MS Office).
• Ability to read/write/understand English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through preparation, vital signs collection, and documentation.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under provider direction.
• Prepare and organize patient charts and ensure documentation completion.
• Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide discharge information.
• Coordinate physician schedules and manage insurance pre-certifications.
• Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to policies; act as patient advocate.
• Support training and onboarding of new colleagues; cross-coverage as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Education

CAAHP/ABHES Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

NPCE MA

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

EMR systems

Job description

Trinity Health in the United States seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care, prepare charts, administer medications, and coordinate procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting results, educating patients, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting with training and cross-coverage. ACAAHP/ABHES-accredited program and multiple MA certifications are required within 12 months, plus BLS and abuse training.