Certified Medical Assistant Position is for the Allergy department
Grand River Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work within our Allergy Clinic. This includes rooming patients, administering allergy shots, mixing various injectables, monitoring patients for reactions, proper documentation as well as good organizational skills to help keep the workflow of the clinic running smoothly.
The ideal candidate would be an ambitious self-starter, who is willing to help wherever they can. You will experience a new workload every day and will have the support and encouragement for your fellow co-workers to continue to grow in your role.
This is a full-time position, 35-40 hours per week. This position is typically 4 days per week, with no evening or weekend requirements. All clinical positions have the ability to pick up shifts at other clinic locations as desired. Grand River Medical Group's Allergy clinic is typically open Monday-Thursday.
Duties include but are not limited to: Prepare patients for Clinician office visit: greet and escort patient to exam room, obtain vitals, update medications and allergies in the electronic medical record. Explain procedures appropriate to visit. Assist the clinician with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments. Demonstrate ability to perform and assist with clinical procedures. Draw blood for laboratory specimens according to protocol as needed. Document accurately in all areas of the electronic medical record. Communicate to patient test results and return phone calls in a timely manner. Promote wellness by providing patient educational materials, communicating clinicians' advice and instructions to the patient and/or family and assess the patient and/or family understanding of the instructions and information. Education/Experience/Skills: Must be a graduate from an accredited medical assistant program. Must be a Certified Medical Assistant with an active certification to practice in the state of Iowa. Two years of Medical Assistant experience preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. We offer: A competitive hourly wage plus a very attractive benefits package including vacation, generous company provided benefits, and much more.
Grand River Medical Group is a n independent physician owned practice located in Dubuque, IA. We provide a wide range of healthcare services from primary care to subspecialty care for adults and children. We currently employ over 300 team members who help support the practices and clinical operations of over 65 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant clinics, our urgent care network, and four dialysis units located in Iowa (Manchester and Dubuque) and Wisconsin (Platteville and Richland Center).
Grand River Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
