Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, administering vaccines, and assisting with medication processing and referrals. Prior CMA, CCMA, RMA, MA, or NCCT credentials are preferred.

A High School Diploma or GED and program graduate status are required. The role involves maintaining patient records in the EMR, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and medical assistant program graduate.
• Licenses/certifications: CMA, CCMA, RMA, MA, or related per hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and practice staff with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Prepare patients for exams and obtain vital signs and supervise vaccines.
• Process prescriptions and pre-authorizations; manage labs and specimen handling.
• Maintain patient records and ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Skills

Clinical care

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – AAMA

CCMA – NHA

RMA – AMT

MA – NCCT

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Riverside Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, administering vaccines, and assisting with medication processing and referrals. Prior CMA, CCMA, RMA, MA, or NCCT credentials are preferred.

A High School Diploma or GED and program graduate status are required. The role involves maintaining patient records in the EMR, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring