Medical Assistant/ LPN Waukee Urgent Care

Trinity Health; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Waukee, IA seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care in a collaborative clinic setting. You will assist with examinations, prepare charts, document results, and coordinate tests and referrals.

Under providers' direction you will administer medications, maintain aseptic technique, and educate patients and families about plans of care. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to uphold Trinity Health standards.

Qualifications

• Must complete a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHP or ABHES.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Fluent reading/writing English and effective communication with patients.
• Experience in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Proficiency with Windows, web navigation, email, and MS Office.
• Evidence-based practice and patient advocacy aligned with Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through preparation, vital signs, and documentation.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under providers' direction.
• Prepare and organize patient charts; document tests and exam results.
• Coordinate schedules for tests, labs, x-rays, and procedures.
• Educate patients and families on discharge plans and follow-up care.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies; support training of new colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCT)

CCMA (NHA)

NRCMA (NAHP)

NPCE MA (NPCE)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Essential Functions

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Deliver patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, and documentation. Assist with various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry). Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.

Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under the direction of providers.

Prepare and organize patient charts with necessary information. File dictations and ensure completion of all required documentation. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care

Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information. Assist with patient outreach for overdue visits, labs, and referrals.

Coordinate physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications. Schedule and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care.

Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational standards and ethical guidelines.

Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.

Promote evidence-based resources to optimize nursing practice and patient care.

Proactively serves as a patient advocate by utilizing courteous and professional etiquette at all times reflecting positive tone and speaking distinctly with poise, tact and assurance. Assures accurate and complete messages to appropriate personnel.

Assists in training, orienting, and supporting new colleagues. Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.

Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Employment Type

Full time

Minimum Qualifications

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

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).

Acceptable Certifications

• Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Provided by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Provided by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certification: Medical Assistant (NCMA). Provided by the National Center for Competency Testing
• Certification: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMA). Provided by the American Medical Certification Association.
• Certification: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Provided by the National Health Career Association.
• Certification: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA). Provided by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Certification: NPCE MA. Provided by the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.

Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).

Ability to work with diverse groups of people and in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

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.