Certified Medical Assistant

Why Crescent Community Health Center? Crescent is a mission-driven and patient-centered organization. Crescent provides medical, dental, and brain health services to the Greater Dubuque area, including our most vulnerable populations. Crescent works hard to bring high-quality, affordable health care to all in our community. Crescent provides a diverse, fun, and inclusive workforce with competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community, this is your chance.

Position Overview: The Certified Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of primary health care services and client care management in a fast-paced office setting. Under the supervision of the medical provider, participates in providing health promotion, health maintenance, and illness management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare patients for the provider's office visit, greet and escort patients to the exam room.
2. Perform typical CMA duties such as obtaining vitals, updating medical histories, and documenting in the electronic medical record.
3. Respond to any urgent or emergent needs of the patient.
4. Administer injections as ordered, complete lab orders, and arrange any imaging as needed.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will be graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program and possess a Medical Assistant certification (this is mandatory). You'll also need to complete credentialing and privileging requirements as necessary. You must have at least one year of experience and experience with electronic medical records.

Additional Requirements: Completion of a pre-employment physical, TB test, and drug screen is required.

EOE