Medical Support Assistant

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth patient flow and strong administrative support in a busy health setting.

You will handle scheduling, registration, and documentation, coordinate referrals, process basic billing, greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and support the care team with empathy and professionalism in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Must complete CNA program approved by State Health Department upon hire.
• Must complete EMR training program upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general patient care following clinic workflows.
• Greet and prepare patients for the provider and document intake.
• Manage scheduling, registration, and record-keeping with confidentiality.
• Coordinate referrals and assist with billing.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and supportive patient communications.

Education

CNA certification

EMR training

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Support Assistant (MSA) at our Valley View CHI Clinic, you will serve as a vital first point of contact, ensuring seamless patient flow and administrative efficiency within our healthcare setting. You will uphold exceptional service standards by managing patient interactions and supporting operational needs.

Every day you will expertly manage patient scheduling, registration, and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. You will handle communications, coordinate referrals, process billing, and maintain a welcoming and organized environment, directly contributing to a positive patient experience and efficient clinic operations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in medical administrative procedures and relevant software. You will demonstrate empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions, contributing actively to a supportive team environment.

• Assists with general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by completing intake duties such as documenting the patient’s reason for visit, obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing documented drug allergies, asking if patient taking medications listed in EMR, and completing appropriate screening questionnaires.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of State Health Department approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, upon hire or
• Successful completion of State Health Department approved Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training program, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

Pay Range

$16.42 - $23.19 /hour