Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) · 1 week ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine East Side Clinic
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.65/hr - $27.98/hr
1+ years expPrimary Health Care, Inc (PHC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the delivery of healthcare by providing clinical care and administrative support. The role involves collaborating with a patient care team, preparing for exams, documenting patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control procedures.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with assigned Patient Care Team and others to provide needed healthcare to patients in a clinic setting. Performs assigned workflows efficiently and effectively
Prepares for exam/procedure and assists provider as requested. Facilitates the patient rooming and intake process and obtains accurate patient vital signs per established workflow
Documents patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Completes timely prior authorizations and referrals per established guidelines
Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA guidelines and other established workflows. Ensures service orders are completed timely. Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments per written or standing orders
Provides patient education appropriate to the patient’s age and identified learning needs
Completes and accurately documents quality controls per established process. Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments per infection control policies and procedures. Routinely evaluates supply levels in exam rooms, removing expired supplies and restocking as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in a medical assistant, patient care technician, certified nurse assistant, phlebotomy, or related clinical position or completion of medical assisting program from an accredited institution
Excellent customer service skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills with ability for a team approach to care plus develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals
Organization and priority skills with detail orientation
Professional skills with ability to remain composed in all situations and show empathy
Basic computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and electronic health record system
Effective problem-solving skills
Licenses & Certifications: Current Basic Life Support for HealthCare Providers; current Mandatory Reporter approved for the State of Iowa. Must be obtained with Introductory Period if not current
Preferred
Effective Medical Assistant skills with ability to utilize universal precautions in patient care
Work experience in a community health center or medical clinic
Effective verbal and written communication skills in Spanish
Phlebotomy skills
Benefits
Generous PTO accrual
Eight paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
401k with company match
Medical, dental, & vision
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounted pet insurance
PHC Pride rewards program
Company
Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC)
PHC provides health care & supportive services to vulnerable and under-resourced people living in central Iowa.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nathaniel Simpson, MHA
Chief Operating Officer
Heidi Shreck
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
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2025-06-24
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