Medical Assistant II - Care Connections Clinic - Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids - Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

• This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing administrative and clinical duties in an outpatient setting including limited medication administration in the outpatient setting.

• Administers oral, SubQ and IM medications under the direct supervision of an Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure.
• Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight.
• Manages room turnover and patient flow.
• Collects health history and medication list.
• Escribes orders.
• Prepares patient for Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or physical exam.
• Instructs patients as directed by the Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician.
• Performs front offices duties including telephone, reception, medical records and scheduling.
• Practices standard precautions.
• Maintains inventory in rooms.

• Works with RN assisting with patient care and flow.
• Assists front office staff with duties including scanning, and scheduling patients.
• Answers phone calls.

• Completes insurance authorizations as indicated for patient medications or other medical needs.

• Uses Cover My Meds and DPMP as indicated.

• Knowledge of administrative and clinical functions in a physician office settting.

• One year experience working in a medical office setting preferred.

• Education sufficient to obtain Medical Assistant certification.

• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

• Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

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