Certified Medical Assistant

Company: MercyOne Central Iowa Clinics
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - - - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
Responsibilities
In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. Our Medical Assistants, LPNs and RNs communicate with patients and their caregivers throughout their entire clinic experience. From front office to back office and all clinical support required in between and ensure patients and their caregivers have a positive experience. If you are a CMA, LPN or RN who enjoys working directly with patients in a clinic setting, it's time to connect with us! -What you'll do:

• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
• Act as a "Clinical Concierge" to patients and their caregivers
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
• Obtain medical information and take vitals
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the physician/nurseMercyOne Des Moines provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. -We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft -
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) -
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
  • Wellness ProgramWhether you are an experienced CMA/LPN/RN 'who's seen it all' -or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join MercyOne Des Moines today and experience nursing with us! -Ask about our Sign-On BonusMedical Assistant $1,000 with a 1 year commitment -Medical Assistant $2,000 with a 2 year commitment - - -#missioncritical
    Qualifications
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), LPN or RNCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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