Medical Assistant Trainee | Growth, PTO & Benefits

Primary Health Care, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings

Job summary

PHC Mercy Family Medicine Residency in Des Moines, IA seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical care and front-desk duties in a fast-paced clinic. The role involves preparing patients, assisting providers, documenting in the EHR, and ensuring accurate vital signs are recorded.

The position offers full-time hours with a Monday–Friday schedule and a shift differential on select evenings/weekends. Benefit-rich PHC employment supports professional development and travel allowances as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary credential in Medical Assisting or equivalent with at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter Training for Child/Adult Abuse must be completed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Patient Care Team to deliver clinical and administrative support.
• Prepare for exams, assist providers, and room patients while obtaining vital signs.
• Document care in the electronic health record and process prior authorizations/referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma/Certificate/AS in Medical Assisting

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

PHC Mercy Family Medicine Residency in Des Moines, IA seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical care and front-desk duties in a fast-paced clinic. The role involves preparing patients, assisting providers, documenting in the EHR, and ensuring accurate vital signs are recorded.

The position offers full-time hours with a Monday–Friday schedule and a shift differential on select evenings/weekends. Benefit-rich PHC employment supports professional development and travel allowances as needed.