MEDICAL ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Linn County, IA; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 67,502,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn County Public Health Clinical Services is seeking two temporary Medical Assistants to support immunization activities across the county. Responsibilities include immunization audits in school districts and assisting clinics with procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, vital signs and dispensing medications.

Shift varies; 8 hours per day. Valid Iowa driver's license or ability to travel to off-site clinics is required, and a county physical exam including a drug test is required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or the equivalent.
• Two years of clinic, hospital, or public health records keeping and medical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct county-wide immunization audits in school districts.
• Assist immunization clinics county-wide, including drawing blood, finger sticks, taking blood pressures, vital signs and patient histories and dispensing medication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant program or the equivalent

Job description

Linn County Public Health Clinical Services is seeking two (2) temporary Medical Assistants. This position conducts County-wide immunization audits in the school districts; assists with a variety of immunization clinics County-wide, which may include drawing blood, doing finger sticks, taking blood pressures, vital signs and patient histories and dispensing medication; performs other related duties as assigned.

Hourly Wage: $22.75

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or the equivalent
• Two (2) years of clinic, hospital, or public health records keeping and medical experience required.

Shift varies; 8 hours per day

Special Requirements

Valid State of Iowa driver's license required or must have ability to obtain transportation to off-site clinics, meetings, or trainings. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment.