Student Medical Assistant: Fall start

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant in Des Moines, Iowa. Responsibilities include performing patient care, obtaining vital signs, and administering medications. A high school diploma and current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program are required.

The ideal candidate will have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and skills in effective patient communication. You will be involved in documentation and ensuring patient safety while working closely with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care and assist healthcare providers.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
• Administer medications and vaccines as per orders.
• Document patient care plans and test results in medical records.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program

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 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 served within three (3) months of hire.
• May require valid Driver’s License as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.