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Primary Health Care Certified Medical Assistant - Ames Clinic in Ames, Iowa
As a Medical Assistant at PHC, you will support the delivery of healthcare for the care team by providing clinical care and administrative support as delegated by licensed clinical staff. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to welcome patients to a safe and inclusive environment and to engage patients in holistic care.
Qualified candidates must have a current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT. This position is full-time, typically working Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
What You'll Do
Documents patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record. (Clinical documentation)
Facilitates the patient rooming and intake process and obtains accurate patient vital signs per established workflow. (Patient rooming, intake, and vital signs)
Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA guidelines and other established workflows. Ensures service orders are completed timely. (Point-of-care testing)
Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments per written or standing orders. (Medication administration)
Performs lab and diagnostic testing per written orders, explains testing procedure and preparation, and reports test results per procedure. Ensures test orders are completed timely. (Lab & diagnostic testing)
Completes timely prior authorizations and referrals per established guidelines. (Prior authorizations and referral management)
Answers and returns phone calls timely.
Prepares for exam/procedure and assists provider as requested.
Provides patient education appropriate to the patient’s age and identified learning needs.
Collaborates with assigned Care Team by participating in team huddles and pre-visit planning for scheduled patients.
Completes and accurately documents quality controls per established process.
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments per infection control policies and procedures.
Routinely evaluates supply levels in exam rooms, removing expired supplies and restocking as appropriate.
Qualifications You Need to Bring
Experience: None required. We will train you!
License/Certifications:
Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration issued by AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NHA
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification*
Current Mandatory Reporter Certification approved for the State of Iowa*
*Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current.
We Take Care of Our People
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $17.00 - $21.25, though highly experienced candidates may earn up to $25.00 per hour.
PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidays
License/certification fee reimbursement
Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement program
401k with company match
Medical insurance - PHC Pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee + family, etc.)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounts on pet insurance
Visit www.phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.
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