Public Health Medical Assistant - Immunization Clinics & Audits

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 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