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Medical Assistant | LPN | South Clinic

Trinity Health
Des Moines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2025

About the role

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Under the direction of the health care provider, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

  • Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.

  • Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.

  • May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

  • Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

  • May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

  • Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.

  • Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.

  • Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

  • Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

  • Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

  • Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

  • Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Qualifications:

 

CMA

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.

  • Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable. 

  • May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.

LPN

  • Possession of a current license as a practical nurse issued by the State of Iowa.

  • · Successfully completes required medication examination prior to passing medication.

  • · Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

  • · Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

 

 

RN

  • · Possession of a current RN License issued by the State of Iowa.

  • · Clinic/Physician office experience preferred.

  • · Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

  • · Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Benefits Start Day One!

  • Medical Insurance with the option for Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Supplemental AD&D Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term

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