JOB DESCRIPTION
Employment Type : Full time
Full time
Shift : Day Shift
Day Shift
Description : Position Purpose :
Position Purpose :
Provides support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place.
What you will Do :
Escorts patient to exam room. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk.
Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit.
Assists with exams / procedures as requested.
Utilizes written Mercy Medical Center North Iowa policies / procedures and universal precautions when performing lab / diagnostic tests or procedures.
Reports and documents all critical lab / diagnostic test values to provider. Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable / requested, i.
e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.
Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab / diagnostic tests / referrals. Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.
Refers patient to provider / registered nurse if patient education is required.
Hours / Schedule : Full time; Days
Full time; Days
Minimum Qualifications :
Education formal :
Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required.
Credentialed as a medical assistant is required (CMA, RMA, NCMA). CCMA certification is accepted with successful completion of a training program
Position Highlights and Benefits :
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry / Facility Information :
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa.
Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.
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