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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Certified Medical Assistant

Summary

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/)

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant.

As a Certified Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will Provides basic nursing skills, technical laboratory and radiology services (if certified) in an outpatient family medicine setting. Educates residents and medical students at all levels of training.

Schedule:

• Full Time

General Requirements:

• Demonstrates functional knowledge of third party payors.

• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.

• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care/services.

• Assists with the assessment by collection of basic data for assigned patients in the clinic or on the phone. Documents basic data and care/instructions given.

• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and healthcare team members.

• Assists with a variety of minor procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.

• Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested.

• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.

• Educates residents in clinic processes at all levels of training.

• Educates medical students on clinic processes during their family medicine rotation.

• Responsible for following instrument and equipment maintenance protocols.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Assists with maintaining inventory of supplies and stocking various areas (i.e. exam rooms).

• Utilizes professional and tactful communication skills to enhance clinic image.

• Performs routine laboratory testing and documents them accurately in-patient record.

• Performs assigned technical and non-technical department functions.

Education:

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant in the State of Iowa

• A current license to practice radiology in the State of Iowa preferred.

• CPR Certified

• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

• Knowledge of radiographic theory and techniques, specimen collection, medical lab techniques, principles and instruments.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran