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West Des Moines OBGYN Associates, PC

Certified Medical Assistant - Float / NST / Lab

West Des Moines OBGYN Associates, PC, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265


West Des Moines OB/GYN is an obstetrics and gynecologic health clinic where every day, we open doors to invite women of all ages to care for their health needs. Our home office is in West Des Moines, IA and supports our additional clinics in Ankeny and Indianola. Whether in the adolescent, the reproductive, the post-menopausal age groups or somewhere in between, we pride ourselves in providing great care to women throughout their life span.

Certified Medical Assistant Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, energetic Certified Medical Assistant - Float / NST / Lab to join our team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with a passion for woman's health services. Adept at administration tasks, proficient in clinical procedures, and eager to contribute clinical and administrative skills to a dynamic women's healthcare environment with an opportunity to experience a broad range of tasks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform not-stress tests (NST) as ordered by providers Accurately document indication, assessment and results of NST, verifying results are linked to the order Maintain NST equipment, supply inventory and ordering, and facilitate repairs as needed Assist in opening, closing and stocking exam and procedure rooms and cleaning instruments as per protocol Maintain and clean autoclave per protocol and facilitate repairs as needed Perform weekly spore testing and documentation of results in appropriate logbook Organize and maintain medication samples, ordering samples and checking expiration dates on a monthly basis Organize and maintain medical supplies and educational materials; maintaining and ordering inventory as needed Prepare surgical folders as needed Cover back-office staff absences, as needed and as directed by nursing supervisor or clinic administrator. Maintain awareness of patient's needs via telephone and in-office, assist with rooming patients, incoming and outgoing telephone calls, procedures and scanning Provide assistance for lab to include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, injections, Affirm, gonorrhea (GC), chlamydia (CHL), group B strep (GBS), glucose, hemoglobin (Hgb), and urinalysis, stocking, cleaning, and logbooks Collect and prepare blood and urine samples using a consistent patient labeling identification system for performing laboratory procedures Obtain, label and process blood, culture and/or urine specimens as ordered by providers Identification system for performing routine laboratory procedures Assure the reliability and safety of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens Maintain accurate documentation and effectively communicate results in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel and efficiently manage patient/provider wait times Comply with all clinic policies and procedures as well as HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management compliances Other duties as assigned by owners or clinic management Skills Required

Phlebotomy training either by outside facility or appropriate experience as determined by physicians or nursing supervisor. Good communication, organizational and multitasking skills Excellent attention to detail, record keeping, and communication skills Strong computer skills with ability to adapt to evolving office technologies and systems Strong 'people' skills Education/Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment where your skills will be valued. West Des Moines OB/GYN is an established, unique, and team-oriented company that is passionate about taking care of our employees as well as our patients. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

If you possess the required experience and skills, plus looking to be surrounded by excellence, to be inspired by your peers, to help make a difference, feel valued, and laugh throughout the day, then we need to talk!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Hiring Manager West Des Moines OB/GYN Associates, PC 4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 140 West Des Moines, IA 50266-6716

business@wdmobgyn.com