MEDICAL ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Linn County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn County Public Health is seeking two temporary Medical Assistants to conduct county-wide immunization audits and assist with immunization clinics in the school districts and other locations.

The role may involve drawing blood, finger sticks, taking blood pressures, vital signs and patient histories, and dispensing medication; performs other related duties as assigned. Shift varies; 8 hours per day. A valid State of Iowa driver's license or ability to obtain transportation is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct county-wide immunization audits.
• Assist with immunization clinics County-wide.
• May include drawing blood, finger sticks, taking blood pressures, vital signs and patient histories.
• Dispense medication; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Assistant program completion

Clinical experience

Education

Medical Assistant program or 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.

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.

Shift varies; 8 hours per day