Osage, IA, USA | Clinical | Hourly | 19.61 per hour increase with experience. | Full Time About The Job: This person provides a smooth transition for patients by performing various medical and scheduling activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place. This person will also complete any necessary prior authorizations as needed. They also coordinate care with patients, providers, and insurance companies. The Shift: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) (40 hours per week) Hours: Works Monday through Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay: $19.61, increases with experience. Qualifications + Education: + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Graduate of an approved school for medical assistants, certification as a medical assistant is required. + Graduate of an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses preferred. + Completion of Certified Nurse Aide course. Must be active on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry + Basic understanding and application of CPT, ICD-9 (10), and LMRP. + Experience: + A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred. + Additional experience involving computerized data equipment is preferred. + Previous Centralized Scheduling experience preferred. + Special Skills & Aptitudes: + Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain and display professionalism with customers and coworkers. + Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. + Advanced computer and telephone skills + Flexibility and adaptability. + A sense of the importance of the certified medical assistant's/LPN's role as a patient advocate. + Willingness to be accountable/responsible for own actions. + Must demonstrate competence in BCLS within six months in position by obtaining certification. + Must be knowledgeable of medical and radiological exams. + Must be able to communicate procedure instructions to patients. + Must be current in Iowa Mandatory Reporting status. Who We Are: Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry. Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued! The Legal Items: Reference Checks-Pre-Offer Post offer drug screen is required. Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.