CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

If you have a passion for service and are seeking a dynamic career with outstanding colleagues, join our team! Eastern Iowa Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center on a mission to provide access to exceptional patient-centered healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our services include family medicine , pediatrics , behavioral health , obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery , and dental care ! Our goal is to improve the health of our community one person at a time throughout our five-county service area encompassing Linn, Benton, Jones, Iowa, and Johnson counties. We strive to be trusted by our patients and a valued and integral part of the healthcare system, providing patient-focused, quality health and dental care to over 11,900 people per year resulting in nearly 60,000 patient visits! Position: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Job Id: 349 # of Openings: 1

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FAMILY MEDICINE

Cedar Rapids, IA $20.80-$34.32 Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community. Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference? EIHC is seeking a full-time or part-time Certified Medical Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, Limited Saturday Rotation

COMPENSATION

$20.80 to $34.32 hourly depending on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide general medical care and select patient care tasks, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members. Provides individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding as delegated by the RN or Provider Assists providers with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patient’s electronic medical record. Responsible for maintaining exam rooms organized, clean, and stocked with required supplies and equipment for each visit. Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Correctly labels specimens. Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition. Administers medications according to orders from a provider, following the six (6) rights of medication administration. Intravenous therapy is excluded. Assists providers with procedures by providing pre and post-procedural care, participating in theTime Out, and intra-procedural support. Follows standard precautions with all patients for proper infection control; correctly follows medical and surgical aseptic technique when indicated. Make follow up calls as requested by the provider. Direct calls requiring assessment to an RN or Provider. EMR

AMAZING BENEFITS

4 Weeks of Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care Health Savings Account 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(K) with 4% Employer Match Employee Clothing Allowance Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (Select Positions) FTCA Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Medical Assistant program at an accredited institution required. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) required. Current Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant Credential from American Medical Technologists. Previous experience in a medical clinic preferred. EMR experience preferred. Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company. Eastern Iowa Health Center is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please send us an email at View email address on click.appcast.io — please state the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for reasonable accommodation are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here . Employees may request a free paper copy of their IRS Form 1095-C by contacting the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern Iowa Health Center