Medical Assistant

Company: MercyOne Central Iowa Clinics
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - - - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

Responsibilities:
In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. Our Medical Assistants communicate with patients and their caregivers throughout their entire clinic experience. From front office to back office and all clinical support required in between and ensure patients and their caregivers have a positive experience. If you are a Medical Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients in a clinic setting, it's time to connect with us! -What you'll do:Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical recordsAct as a "Clinical Concierge" to patients and their caregivers Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinationsObtain medical information and take vitalsEscort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the physician/nurseMercyOne Des Moines provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. -We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft -Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) -Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramWhether you are an experienced CMA/LPN/RN 'who's seen it all' -or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join MercyOne Des Moines today and experience nursing with us! -Ask about our Sign-On BonusMedical Assistant $1,000 with a 1 year commitment -Medical Assistant $2,000 with a 2 year commitment - -#missioncritical

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:Completion of a Medical Assistant program requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required

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