At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction of the health care provider, the Medical Support Assistant contributes to the delivery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients and staff.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Assists with general patient care following established clinic workflows.
2. Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by completing intake duties such as documenting the patient’s reason for visit, obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing documented drug allergies, asking if patient taking medications listed in EMR, and completing appropriate screening questionnaires.
3. Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
4. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
5. Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
6. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
7. Ensures required safety checklists and quality controls are completed and action taken if indicated. 
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of State Health Department approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire
• 1 year of nursing assistant experience required
• Knowledge of clinic setting strongly preferred but not required

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