Certified Medical Assistant - 32 Hours Per Week - Ames Clinic

Company:  Primary Health Care
Location: Ames
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will play an essential role in the delivery of quality healthcare at PHC. In this role, you will be the shepherd of the care team, ensuring that the clinical day flows seamlessly for your patients and providers. Your day-to-day duties will include clinical care and administrative support as delegated by licensed clinical staff. Our ideal candidate is an upbeat, knowledgeable professional who takes initiative and thrives in a team-oriented setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are eager to work in a diverse clinical setting with no nights, weekends, or on call, we'd love to hear from you!What's Great About this Position?We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance while delivering exceptional patient care.Your leadership team is committed to being available for any questions or concerns you may have and maintain an open-door policy to ensure you feel supported.Enjoy a stable schedule, working approximately 32 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. No evenings or weekends required.Earn 4 weeks of PTO over your first year of employment plus receive 8 paid holidays.What You Will DoDocuments 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 BringCurrent Medical Assistant Certification or Registration issued by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHABasic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification*Mandatory Reporter Certification**Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not currentWe Take Care of Our PeopleYour experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $17.00 - $21.25. Candidates with extensive related experience may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay range maximum of $25.50 per hour. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidaysLicense/certification fee reimbursementPaid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursementTuition reimbursement program401k with company matchMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife & disability insuranceFlexible spending & health savings accountsSupplemental accident & critical illness insuranceDiscounts on pet insuranceVisit for a summary of PHC’s benefits.Join the PHC Community| PHC Talent Community ( | Facebook ( | Instagram ( | LinkedIn ( | TikTok ( | Twitter (

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