Medical Assistant

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows understands incorporates anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

Deliver patient care through patient preparation vital signcollectionand documentation.Assistwith various procedures exams and diagnostic equipment (e.g. tympanometry spirometry). Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation procedures and medication administration.

Administer medications treatments and immunizations under the direction of providers.

Prepare and organize patient charts with necessary information. File dictations and ensure completion of all required documentation. Communicate with patientregardingtest results and plan of care

Schedule procedures labs x-rays and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information.Assistwith patient outreach for overdue visits labs and referrals.

Coordinate physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications. Schedule and manage patient follow-ups ensuring continuity of care.

Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational standards and ethical guidelines.

Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.

Promote evidence-based resources tooptimizenursing practice and patient care.

Proactively serves as a patient advocate byutilizingcourteous and professional etiquette at all timesreflecting positive tone and speaking distinctly with poisetactand assurance.Assuresaccurateand complete messages toappropriate personnel.

Assistsin training orienting and supporting new colleagues. Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.

Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Escalate non-routine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.

Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Must obtain one of the following certifications listed for a Medical Assistant with their corresponding listed certification provider within one year of hire:

AcceptableCertifications:

Certification:Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Provided by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Provided by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Certification: Medical Assistant (NCMA). Provided by the National Center for Competency Testing

Certification: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMA). Provided by the American Medical Certification Association.

Certification: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Provided by the National HealthCareer Association.

Certification: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA). Provided by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Certification: NPCE MA. Provided by the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationwithin 3 months of hire.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.

Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment web-based navigation email MS Office).

Ability to work with diverse groups of people and in a collaborative shared leadership environment.

Requires the ability to read write and understand the English language and communicate effectively with patient visitors and colleagues while performing their job duties.

Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission vision goals and values of Trinity Health.

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKnows understands incorporates anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.Deliver patient care through patient preparation vital signcollectionand documentation.Assistwith various proc...