Medical Assistant/ LPN: Heart Failure Iowa Heart

Trinity Health; Laurel (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Day Shift in Iowa. The role focuses on delivering patient care, maintaining the electronic medical record, and supporting the health care team in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, rooming patients, assisting with procedures (EKG, spirometry, tympanometry), and documenting interactions accurately. CMA or RMA certification is required within the first year; BLS and Mandatory Reporter training must be completed

Qualifications

• Completed a CMA/RMA certification within 1 year of employment.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) within first year.
• CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training completed within 3 months of hire.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognize urgent/emergent needs and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
• Follows clinic procedures for EMR management (test results, filing, charging).
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication within the health care team.
• Assess learning needs and provide accurate information to patients and families.
• Document all patient interactions in EMR accurately.
• Assist with procedures and operation of diagnostic equipment (EKG, spirometry, tympanometry).
• Maintain aseptic technique and prepare medications as directed.
• Perform basic MA duties (vitals, rooming, injections) under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and supplies in exam rooms.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient data analysis

Documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification within 1 year

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Mandatory Reporter training

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Medical Assistant Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• 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 (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical 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 medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains supplies in assigned area

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification 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) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• 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.