Medical Assistant Trainee - Flexible Hours, Benefits

Primary Health Care Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Out of town travel bonus

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

PHC invites applications for Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Trainees at PHC University Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The role blends clinical care with administrative support under licensed staff, with a Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM schedule and potential shift differentials for evening or weekend work.

Trained candidates with a post-secondary credential or HS diploma plus healthcare exposure are encouraged; trainees receive on-the-job training for about six months.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, certificate, or Associate degree in Medical Assisting or high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of experience providing direct patient care that included clinical competencies such as: vital signs, patient rooming & intake, electronic health record documentation, medication reconciliation, venipuncture, injections, electrocardiography, point-of-care testing, medication administration, clinical judgment & escalation, infection control, or patient education.
• For internal candidates, a minimum of one year of experience at PHC may be considered in lieu of direct patient care experience.
• Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with assigned Patient Care Team and others to provide needed healthcare to patients in a clinic setting. Performs assigned workflows efficiently and effectively.
• Prepares for exam/procedure and assists provider as requested. Facilitates the patient rooming and intake process and obtains accurate patient vital signs per established workflow.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Completes timely prior authorizations and referrals per established guidelines.
• Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA guidelines and other established workflows. Ensures service orders are completed timely. Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments per written or standing orders.
• Provides patient education appropriate to the patient’s age and identified learning needs.
• Completes and accurately documents quality controls per established process. Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments per infection control policies and procedures. Routinely evaluates supply levels in exam rooms, removing expired supplies and restocking as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Organization

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Professionalism

Job description

PHC invites applications for Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Trainees at PHC University Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The role blends clinical care with administrative support under licensed staff, with a Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM schedule and potential shift differentials for evening or weekend work.

Trained candidates with a post-secondary credential or HS diploma plus healthcare exposure are encouraged; trainees receive on-the-job training for about six months.