Student Medical Assistant: Fall start

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Des Moines, IA, is hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers with front-line patient care and routine procedures.

The role involves greeting patients, recording vital signs, preparing specimens, administering medications and vaccines, managing the electronic medical record, and coordinating follow-up testing as directed by clinicians.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.
• May require valid Driver’s License as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, resp, height, weight, allergies, medications).
• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via various routes.
• Maintains electronic medical record organization and accuracy.
• May perform routine tests such as EKGs.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up on results.

Skills

BLS/ACLS

Mandatory Reporter training

Driver's License

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.

Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Additionally, may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.

Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).

May perform routine tests including, but not limited to, EKGs.

Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by healthcare provider.

Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the healthcare provider. Communicates plan(s) of care with patient and family.

Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Clinic Manager or healthcare provider(s).

Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)

Does Not Apply

Required Education For Staff Job Levels

High School diploma or equivalency

Required Licensure And Certifications

Current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
• May require valid Driver’s License as needed.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.