Clinic Medical Assistant - New Hampton- PRN

Medical Assistant / LPN

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Assistant / LPN at our New Hampton Clinic. As a Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will provide support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place.

Responsibilities include :

• 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.
• Completes charge ticket / submits charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.
• Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety. Documents administration of medications. Maintains competency in administering medications via the following routes : IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublingual, and nasal.
• Documents notification / follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider.
Schedule :
• PRN
• Varies according to department needs
• Hours of operation 7a-5p, rotating start and end times
• Acute case coverage every 6th to 7th Saturday 8a-11a

General Requirements :

Education :

Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required. Credentialed as a medical assistant is required. (CMA, RMA, NCMA)

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

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